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La Citadelle de Besançon: 1 World Heritage monument, 3 Museums of France, a cultural and tourist site ambassador for UNESCO's founding values.
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The history of the Besançon Citadel is closely linked to that of its architect, Vauban. Vauban, who drew up the plans for the building in 1668, left a deep imprint on the whole city. In the heart of the city itself, no fewer than 18 other Vauban heritage sites punctuate the fortifications, reinforcing the astonishing heritage identity of the Comtois capital. This first-rate military architectural ensemble has been on UNESCO's World Heritage List since July 2008. With an average of 270,000 visitors a year, and a wide range of attractions (heritage, history, museums, biodiversity, cultural programs, etc.), the Besançon Citadel is a must-see site in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region.
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An immersive journey based on an original Deyrolle creation, where the unexpected mingles with the imaginary, where beauty and science intertwine to learn to observe, marvel and transmit in order to act!
A veritable exhibition-cum-parcours spread over the 12 hectares of Vauban's masterpiece fortress, "Dessine-moi ta planète" takes visitors on a fun, educational and inspiring journey in 10 stages.
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A big helping hand for a big clean!
For the occasion, the Couleur de Chap' company, Cirque Plume's Jura neighbors, will be performing their Farmall show, which is both humorous and cultivating. In fact, this soberly offbeat musical flirts between the gentle madness of the actors, the scenic surprise of a tractor and the virtuosity of the musicians.
This not-to-be-missed back-to-school event will take place in the Parc Saint-Etienne, with a 180° panorama of the city's lights as a backdrop. The public is invited to enjoy the last long days of summer, with family and friends.
These performances open the door to the circus of tomorrow, where movement sometimes resembles dance, and where poetic surprise is king! The shows Lévitation Réelle and Inertie won over audiences at the last edition of the Chalon dans la Rue festival.
biodiversity. Numerous meetings, events and workshops to discover some of the conservation projects in which the Besançon Museum is actively involved.
To mark the 50th anniversary of World Heritage status, the 9 UNESCO sites in Burgundy-Franche-Comté will be offering tastings of their exceptional universal value every Friday evening in June.
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A version of the game is now accessible to people with reduced mobility.