Synagogue of Besançon

Local nameSynagogue de Besançon
LocationBattant, Besançon, France

The Synagogue of Besançon is the principal Jewish place of worship in the city of Besançon, France. The building is located in the area of Battant, near the old center of the town. It was built in 1869 and was inaugurated on 18 November. Since 1984 the building has been listed as a historical monument.

A Jewish community formed in Free Imperial City of Besançon in the 14th century, after the expulsion of Jews from the Kingdom of France, but was forced to leave shortly thereafter. It did not reform until shortly after the French Revolution.

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synagogue_of_Besançon

Address 4 Rue de Mayence, Besançon 25000, France

Coordinates 47°14'28.824" N 6°1'17.087" E

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