The Grette is a little area of Besançon, located near the center of the city.
Etymology edit
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 edit
The first mention of the name "greete" was in 1544. In the 1950s, a few buildings were built.
Geography edit
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 edit
- Veilles Perrières public kindergarten
- Public Primary School of Grette
- Veilles Perrières Public Primary School
Shops edit
- Hairdresser
- Beerhouse
Place of worship edit
- Chapel of Saint-Thérése
Military Buildings edit
- Military barracks of Ruty
Other administrative buildings edit
- 1901 center, an association
Roads edit
- The principal road is the avenue of François Mitterrand, linking the district to Planoise.
- Polygon Street links the area to the Butte.
Transport edit
The Ginko company (bus) manages urban transport in the city.
- Week and days: lines 1, 3, 5 and 10
- Evenings and Sundays: line A
See also edit
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