Clairs-Soleils

Clairs Soleils in 2009

Clairs-Soleils is a small area on Besançon's east side, near the quarters of Bregille and Orchamps. The quarter has about 3000 inhabitants.

History

Like Planoise, Clairs-Soleils was built in response Besançon's rapid population growth. Since the 1990s, Clairs-Soleils has come to bear the nickname "little Chicago" in reference to its high crime rate.

Buildings and monuments

• Martin Luther King center
• Library
• Nursery

Church

• Church of Saint-Paul

Shops

• Pharmacy
• Bakery
• Office of Tobacco
• Kebab shop

Sport

• Clairs-Soleils football club

Education

• Jean Macé kindergarten
• Raymond Vauthier kindergarten
• Jean Macé public primary school
• College of Clairs-Soleils

Transport

• Only line number 7 serves the area

Famous inhabitants

• Sofiane Hakkar, a French karate champion

See also

• Besançon
• Planoise

Notes and references

• French page about Clairs-Soleils

Coordinates: 47°14′56″N 6°03′14″E / 47.2489°N 6.05385°E