The Citadel of Besançon, designed by Vauban and a masterpiece
of the XVII century, is the premier tourist destination of the Franche-Comté.
This magnificently restored fortress houses several museums as well
as a large number of animal enclosures.
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Unique and unexpected, the Museum of Besançon displays very
varied naturalized and living collections. It illustrates in an
original way, a way that is extremely unusual in France, the diversity
of life.
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discovery days
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A Doubs river cruise
Morning
Cruise with commentary along the River Doubs which encircles
the old town.
You will then explore Besançon on board the little
Tourist Train which will get you effortlessly into the
heart of the Citadel. Lunch at the Citadel.
Afternoon
Explore the Citadel in your own time; the monument itself
and various centres of interest.
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Assault on the Citadel !
Morning
Discover the richness of the architectural heritage of
Besançon on board the Little Train with the help
of a video and effortlessly reach the heart of the Citadel.
Lunch at the Citadel.
Afternoon
Explore the Citadel in your own time.

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Heritage & Tradition
Morning
succumb to the charm of Franche-Comté's rural heritage
and enter the privacy shrouding the houses of yesterday,
by discovering the domestic and social life, and even
the farming activities at the museum of Franche-Comté
houses in Nancray.
Lunch at the Citadel.
Afternoon
Free visit around the Citadel.
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