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April -May and June 2006
E X P O S I T I O N
•The Secrets of PlantsNEW
From 6 April to 30 September
Botanical Exposition : The rich and varied universe of plants is presented by the Besan¨on Museum of Natural History
S P E C TACLES / EVENTS
• Adventure Trail for YoungstersNEW especially for children
From 15 to 23 April
Children are invited to discover the history and the heritage of the Citadelle by means of a visit (in the form of a treasure hunt), which will be explained to them upon their arrival. Along the itinerary the children will find various activities and a glass of orangeade will be waiting for them when they have finished. The youngsters who will have brilliantly managed to find the answers to all of the questions will receive a special diploma.
• Musical ItineraryNEW (sous réserve)
25, 26,27 and 28 May
Mini concerts related to the various themes of the site will be performed for the public all over the site: Remembering the French Resistance, Music and Songs of the 1940Õs, 17th century music, animal themes.
• Itinerary around the HorseNEW
23, 24 and 25 June
In partnership with the Haras Nationaux (National Horse Breeding Farms) and those of Besan¨on: several activities concerning horse riding as well as workshops and demonstrations (horse-shoeing, saddleryÉ) will be found throughout the site.
GUIDED VISITS
• The Prisoners of the Citadelle
With Roland Bois, former Engineering Officer
23 April, 28 May and 25 June at 4:30 p.m.
The Poison scandal from 1680 until 1947, The Citadelle in Besan¨on welcomedÓ thousands of prisoners. Roland Bois, former Engineering Officer, will tell visitors about the episodes in French History linked to these imprisonings and will give show them through the CitadelleÕs jails.
• The Citadelle during the reign of the Sun King
With a guide attested "Heritage, Artistic Interest and History ".
9 April, 14 May and 11 June at 3 p.m.
The Citadelle of Besan¨on was built between 1668 and 1711. What were peopleÕs lives like three centuries ago? During the visit Roland Bois will guide the public along a voyage to the age of the Sun King.
• The Citadelle: The story of 2000 years of History
With a guide attested "Heritage, Artistic Interest and History ".
9 April, 14 May and 11 June at 3 p.m.
4 major themes will be presented by a guide attested "Heritage, Artistic Interest and History " : the defence of the site and the geographic constraints Š the history of the hill before the arrival of Vauban Š Louis XIV and Vauban, - the history and role of the fortress until today.
JULY -AUGUST 2006
E X P O S I T I O N S
• The Secrets of Plants
From 6 April to 30 September
Botanical Exposition : The rich and varied universe of plants is presented by the Besan¨on Museum of Natural History
NIGHT TIME ITINERARIES
• Night time itinerariesNEW
From 15 July to 20 August on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays Continuous itinerary between the hours of 8:30 p.m. and midnight
The general public will be offered the possibility of following an itinerary during which they will discover the various aspects of the monument and its history through sound (texts, voices, music, sound effects), sight (giant projections, specific lighting intended to highlight the remarkable features of the site), the arts (imaginative, realistic or poetic installations as well as actors, musicians, visual artistsÉ).
The itinerary will end with a musical, festive moment while having drink in the Saint Etienne Chapel.
GUIDED VISITS
• The Prisoners of the Citadelle
With Roland Bois, former Engineering Officer
9 and 23 July, 13 and 27 August at 4:30 p.m.
The Poison scandal from 1680 until 1947, The Citadelle in Besan¨on welcomedÓ thousands of prisoners. Roland Bois, former Engineering Officer, will tell visitors about the episodes in French History linked to these imprisonings and will give show them through the CitadelleÕs jails.
•The Citadelle during the reign of the Sun King
With Roland Bois, former Engineering Officer
9 and 23 July, 13 and 27 August at 3 p.m.
The Citadelle of Besan¨on was built between 1668 and 1711. What were peopleÕs lives like three centuries ago? During the visit Roland Bois will guide the public along a voyage to the age of the Sun King.
•The Citadelle: The story of 2000 years of History
With a guide attested "Heritage, Artistic Interest and History ". 3,5,10,12,17,19, 24 and 26 July - 2,7,9,14,16,21,23,28 and 30 August at 3 p.m. 4
major themes will be presented by a guide attested "Heritage, Artistic Interest and History " : the defence of the site and the geographic constraints Š the history of the hill before the arrival of Vauban Š Louis XIV and Vauban, - the history and role of the fortress until today.
SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER-NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2006
E X P O S I T I O N
• The Secrets of Plants
From 6 April to 30 September
Botanical Exposition : The rich and varied universe of plants is presented by the Besan¨on Museum of Natural History
GUIDED VISITS
• The Prisoners of the Citadelle
With Roland Bois, former Engineering Officer
9 and 23 July, 13 and 27 August at 4:30 p.m.
The Poison scandal from 1680 until 1947, The Citadelle in Besan¨on welcomedÓ thousands of prisoners. Roland Bois, former Engineering Officer, will tell visitors about the episodes in French History linked to these imprisonings and will give show them through the CitadelleÕs jails.
•The Citadelle during the reign of the Sun King
With Roland Bois, former Engineering Officer
9 and 23 July, 13 and 27 August at 3 p.m.
The Citadelle of Besan¨on was built between 1668 and 1711. What were peopleÕs lives like three centuries ago? During the visit Roland Bois will guide the public along a voyage to the age of the Sun King.
•The Citadelle: The story of 2000 years of History
With a guide attested "Heritage, Artistic Interest and History ". 3,5,10,12,17,19, 24 and 26 July - 2,7,9,14,16,21,23,28 and 30 August at 3 p.m. 4
major themes will be presented by a guide attested "Heritage, Artistic Interest and History " : the defence of the site and the geographic constraints Š the history of the hill before the arrival of Vauban Š Louis XIV and Vauban, - the history and role of the fortress until today.
EVENTS
• The Heritage Itinerary NEW
16 & 17 September
In partnership with the Fondation du Patrimoine (Heritage Foundation).
Presentation in the form of workshops with demonstrations of the know-how of by-gone trades: glass blower, stonecutter, glassmakers, carpenters, blacksmiths
• Adventure Trail for Youngsters NEW
30 October to 5 November
Resumption of the itinerary which began in the month of April
•Christmas in Franche-Comté NEW
25 & 26 November
2 & 3, 9 & 10, 16 & 17 December as well as during the school holidays until 24 December
Tales and traditions around the theme of Christmas Cooking and artistic workshops for the general public (children and adults)
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