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Synagogue of Besançon

Practical info

Type of location: Synagogue

Synagogue of Besançon

23 Quai de Strasbourg, 25000 Besançon

Historical description

Besançon

The Jewish presence in Besançon seems to date from the 1st century, at least it is attested to the time by official documents. The Jewish quarter was historically around the Doubs river. Rue Juive was located on what is now . The Jewish cemetery was located ... Read more