Grette

The Grette is a little area of Besançon, located near the center of the city.

Etymology[]

The name "Grette" comes from the verb "gratter", meaning "to scrape" and refers to the removal of stones from the ground before it can be cultivated.

History[]

The first mention of the name "greete" was in 1544. In the 1950s, a few buildings were built.

Geography[]

The sector is located near the historical center of Besançon, between Butte, Velotte and Saint-Ferjeux. The river Doubs is one hundred meters from the area.

Education[]

Veilles Perrières public kindergarten
Public Primary School of Grette
Veilles Perrières Public Primary School

Shops[]

Hairdresser
Beerhouse

Place of worship[]

Chapel of Saint-Thérése

Military Buildings[]

Military barracks of Ruty

Other administrative buildings[]

1901 center, an association

Roads[]

The principal road is the avenue of François Mitterrand, linking the district to Planoise.
Polygon Street links the area to the Butte.

Transport[]

The Ginko company (bus) manages urban transport in the city.

Week and days: lines 1, 3, 5 and 10
Evenings and Sundays: line A