Granvelle palace was built during the Spanish era between 1534 and 1547.
The mansion was built for Nicolas Perrenot de Granvelle, Holy roman emperor Charles V's minister of justice.
Granvelle Palace. Colored roofs and bell-shaped steeples are typical of the area.
Roof structure.
Relief-map of Besançon designed in 1722. Relief-maps were military tools. Replica made in 1990 (the original map is located in the Invalides in Paris).
Relief-map of Besançon designed in 1722. Relief-maps were military tools. Replica made in 1990 (the original map is located in the Invalides in Paris).
Relief-map of Besançon designed in 1722. Relief-maps were military tools. Replica made in 1990 (the original map is located in the Invalides in Paris).
Relief-map of Besançon designed in 1722. Relief-maps were military tools. Replica made in 1990 (the original map is located in the Invalides in Paris).
Siren, bronze, 16th century. The siren was an ornament for the fountain originally located in the middle of the palace courtyard.
Portrait of Nicolas Perrenot de Granvelle (1484-1550), possibly painted by Titian during the 16th century.
Furniture, oak and walnut wood, 16th century.
Furniture, oak and walnut wood, 16th century.
Furniture, oak and walnut wood, 16th century.
Pierre Maublanc, War slaughter, 17th century. Franche-Comté, located at the border between the holy roman empire and the kingdom of France, was hit by…
Pierre Maublanc, War slaughter, 17th century. Franche-Comté, located at the border between the holy roman empire and the kingdom of France, was hit by…
Pierre Maublanc, War slaughter, 17th century. Franche-Comté, located at the border between the holy roman empire and the kingdom of France, was hit by…
Pierre Maublanc, War slaughter, 17th century. Franche-Comté, located at the border between the holy roman empire and the kingdom of France, was hit by…
