Grette
The Grette (French pronunciation: [ɡʁɛt]) 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
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