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The Lion of Belfort Must-see
A monumental 22-metre sculpture by Auguste Bartholdi, commemorating the city's resistance during the siege of 1870–1871.
See on the map →A strategic stronghold between the Vosges and the Jura, Belfort is famous for its giant Lion sculpted by Bartholdi, a symbol of heroic resistance.
Looking for things to do in Belfort, places to visit near Belfort or an idea for a day out this weekend? Here is a selection of the finest sights to see, all explorable directly on the interactive map.
Open Belfort on the interactive mapThe 7 must-see places in Belfort
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The Citadel of Belfort
Fortifications designed by Vauban and later strengthened in the 19th century, offering a panorama over the city and the Vosges.
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The Old Town of Belfort
Picturesque lanes and squares of the historic centre, between the castle and the banks of the Savoureuse.
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Saint-Christophe Cathedral of Belfort
An 18th-century cathedral with a classical façade, at the heart of the old Franche-Comté town.
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The Miotte Fort
A hilltop fort topped by an emblematic tower, offering a panorama over the city and the Belfort Gap.
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The Salbert Fort
A military work overlooking Belfort from 647 m, a prized viewpoint over the Vosges and the Jura.
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The Étang des Forges
A lake laid out north of the city, a leisure and walking area appreciated by locals.
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