Grette
# Grette

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

## Etymology

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

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

## Geography

The sector is located near the historical center of Besançon, between Butte, Velotte and Saint-Ferjeux. The river Doubs is one hundred meters from the area.

## Education

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

## Shops

* Hairdresser
* Beerhouse

## Place of worship

* Chapel of Saint-Thérése

## Military Buildings

* Military barracks of Ruty

## Other administrative buildings

* 1901 center, an association

## Roads

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

## Transport

The Ginko company (bus) manages urban transport in the city.

* Week and days: lines 1, 3, 5 and 10
* Evenings and Sundays: line A
