Jean Minjoz Hospital Explained

Jean Minjoz Hospital
Org/Group:City of Besançon
Coordinates:47.2257°N 5.9632°W
Location:Besançon
Region:Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Country:France
Funding:Public
Type:Teaching hospital (University hospital center)
Patron:Jean Minjoz
Constructed:1980s
Opened:1983

The Jean Minjoz Hospital is a large hospital in Besançon in the French region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. It is located in Planoise in the west of the city.[1]

History

The hospital was built in 1980s near Rue de Dole, one of the city's main arteries, and includes a heliport. It was named after a former mayor of Besançon, Jean Minjoz (1904 - 1987) and was opened in 1983.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chulture and Heritage. CHU Besancon.