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Citadelle de Besançon

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Vauban's masterpiece and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Besançon Citadel is considered to be one of the most beautiful in France. It towers more than 100 metres above the old town of the Comtois capital, set in a meander of the river, and offers spectacular panoramic views from its ramparts. A major cultural and tourist attraction, the Citadelle delivers on its promise of a living heritage that is full of emotion.
In addition to the admirably restored 12-hectare architectural complex, the Citadelle is home to three Museums of France behind its ramparts, offering a fascinating range of attractions:
- the Musée Comtois, an exhibition of the traditions of Franche-Comté and a place to reflect on our times
- the Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation (Museum of the Resistance and Deportation), which reopened on 8 September 2023 after being closed for more than three years, including 16 months of renovation work.
- the Museum, which illustrates biodiversity and helps to preserve endangered species in its various areas (Zoological Garden, Aquarium, Insectarium, Noctarium and small farm). Nowhere else in France is it possible to see such a diversity of animals in one place.


Dates

Opening periods

Low season From 10 February 2024 to 31 March 2024 inclusive and from 1 November 2024 to 31 December 2024 inclusive: 10am - 5pm Mondays in low season: Citadelle closed Intermediate season From 1 April 2024 to 30 June 2024 inclusive and from 1 September 2024 to 31 October 2024 inclusive: 9am-6pm High season From 1 July 2024 to 31 August 2024 inclusive: 9am - 7pm Annual closure: 25 December, 1 January, and from 6 January 2025 to 7 February 2025 inclusive Low season: 10am-5pm From 1 November 2024 to 5 January 2025 inclusive From 7 February 2025 to 31 March 2025 inclusive Closed on Mondays in low season Mid season: 9am-6pm From 1 April 2025 to 30 June 2025 inclusive From 1 September 2025 to 31 October 2025 inclusive High season: 9h-19h From 1 July 2025 to 31 August 2025 inclusive
from Sat 02/08 to Sun 03/30/2025 : Tue-Sun : from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
from Tue 04/01 to Mon 06/30/2025 : from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
from Tue 07/01 to Sun 08/31/2025 : from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
from Mon 09/01 to Fri 10/31/2025 : from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
from Sat 11/01 to Wed 12/24/2025 : Tue-Sun : from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
from Fri 12/26 to Wed 12/31/2025 : Tue-Sun : from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

FEBRUARY 2025

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Open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Closed
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Open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Practical information

Group service

Thematic

Castles and Defense Sites
UNESCO World Heritage

Activities

Specific theme activities
Junior workshop
Specialist conferences
Temporary exhibitions

Equipment

Note pads
Portable screen
Wall-mounted screen
Broadband Internet
DVD player
Fixed microphone
Paperboard
Lectern
Sound system
Television
Videoprojector
Videoconferencing
WI-Fi

Services

Shop
Room rental

Rates

  MINI Max Additional information
Gratuitieschildren under 4, disabled adults/children + 1 accompanying adult, veterans (on presentation of card), tourism business cards (please enquire before your visit)
Subscriber's rate21 €54 €unlimited free admission for 12 consecutive months: €21 Solo (1 adult), €54 Family (2 adults + up to 6 under-age children), €43 Family solo (1 adult + up to 6 under-age children)
Base rate - full rate adult9.5 €12.5 €12.50 € in high season from 01/07 to 31/08 ; 12.50 € in mid-season from 01/04 to 30/06 and from 01/09 to 31/10 ; 9.50 in low season from 10/02 to 31/03 and from 01/11 to 31/12.
room rental360 €2150 €
Other rate9.5 €-student/apprentice, accompanying a Citadelle season ticket holder, RSA holder, jobseeker
child's price5.8 €9.5 €5.80 € 4-7 years, € 9.50 8-17 years
Special rate38 €-

Means of payment

Credit card
Cheques and postal orders
Holiday vouchers
Cash

Documentation


See also

Partner member
BESANCON -

Amis des Musées et de la Bibliothèque de Besançon

BESANCON - from 02/08/2025 to 12/31/2025

Horloge Astronomique

BESANCON -

Journée sportive à pied et à vélo dans le Grand Besançon