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

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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 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

    • References

    Grette Wikipedia
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