Un Havre Suspendu, Façonné Dans Le Temps

LES TERRASSES DE BESANÇON Facing the Citadel, these hanging gardens, awarded the Remarkable Garden label in 2023, unfold in a series of terraces patiently shaped over the years. Located on the heights of Besançon, the site strikes a tangible balance between lifestyle, hospitality, and contemplation. AN ELEVATED ADDRESS, A GARDEN SHAPED OVER TIME From the path, the approach remains discreet. Then, once through the gate, the view opens onto the Citadel, aligned as a landmark around which everything is organized. The land bears the mark of a gradual transformation. An initial slope has become, over the years, a succession of gardens, terraces, and wooded spaces designed for hosting and sharing. Each level serves a specific purpose, revealed along the way. The pathways guide this design. Steps follow the water, which connects the spaces through a series of pools and waterfalls. The movement becomes continuous, almost meditative. Koi fish appear beneath the surface, and vegetation frames the walkways. Awarded the Remarkable Garden label in 2023, the whole expresses coherence between plant composition, terrain, and uses. Vegetable gardens, fruit trees, and ornamental vines are part of this living dynamic. Each season redraws the contours of the place. A HOUSE ROOTED IN FUNCTIONALITY The entrance through the loggia introduces a gentle transition. The dining room, centrally located, naturally structures the flow. The living room, facing west, accompanies the end of the day and opens onto the outdoors. Light glides in, volumes reveal themselves. The kitchen, organized around granite countertops and integrated appliances, extends the functionality smoothly. A ground-floor bedroom with a dressing room extends to a laundry area. The whole allows for a smooth daily life, ready to live in immediately. Upstairs, the bedrooms are clearly arranged around the bathroom. Clean lines enhance the flow of light. THE ART OF ENTERTAINING, THE PRIVILEGE OF CONTEMPLATION Each terrace marks a distinct moment in the journey, in a continuity where the Citadel remains always present, visible from one level to another. The reception terrace hosts gatherings around a large table, an outdoor bar, and a pizza oven. Conversations naturally take place here, with the city in view. The kota (a Finnish-style hut) brings people together around the central fire. Under the wisteria, the shade becomes a dense, cool refuge, filtering views and revealing glimpses of the Citadel. The pool is set within a lush, protected, and enveloping plant setting. Sun loungers find their place in this controlled opening, balancing privacy and landscape. Further on, a resting area welcomes an outdoor bed, placed between sky and vegetation. The outbuilding fits into this gradual evolution. It hosts an already established seasonal activity, naturally connected to the whole. The path continues to the upper parts, where perspectives widen even more. Each movement opens a new interpretation of the place. A place where the outdoors fully shapes the way of living. AGENCY OPINION A property shaped by time, where the garden forms the very structure of the place. Facing the Citadel, the terraces organize the uses, and each space finds its right balance. An address where living, entertaining, and welcoming are part of an obvious continuity. Sirine EL BEGGAR (EI) Commercial Agent - RSAC Number: - BESANCON.
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