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

Etymology [link]

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 [link]

The first mention of the name "greete" was in 1544. In the 1950s, a few buildings were built.

Geography [link]

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 [link]

• Veilles Perrières public kindergarten
• Public Primary School of Grette
• Veilles Perrières Public Primary School

Shops [link]

• Hairdresser
• Beerhouse

Place of worship [link]

• Chapel of Saint-Thérése

Military Buildings [link]

• Military barracks of Ruty

Other administrative buildings [link]

• 1901 center, an association

Roads [link]

• The principal road is the avenue of François Mitterrand, linking the district to Planoise.
• Polygon Street links the area to the Butte.

Transport [link]

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 [link]

• The 408
• Butte
• Planoise

References [link]