Restaurant de la Citadelle de Besançon

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.

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.

Restaurants
There are three restaurant areas at your disposal on the site : Opening days and hours depend on the seasons. For more informations, please contact us.
The Relais des Cadets and it's panoramic terrace with views over Besançon : this restaurant at the site's entrance is opened for groups only.
The Taverne and its terrace : this restaurant in the centre of the site offers a range of set menus between € 10 and € 15 or meals à la carte (grills, salads, etc.). The Crok' Sauvage : this fast-food bar in the zoological garden offers several sandwiches, salads, snacks, ice creams, and so on.