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Citadel of Besançon

UNESCO World Heritage Site.

ANNUAL CLOSURE

The Citadel will be closed to the public from January 5 to February 6, 2026 inclusive.

The Citadelle team is already looking forward to seeing you again on February 7, 2026!

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In 2026, light reinvents the Citadel
In 2026, light reinvents the Citadel
06.01.2026
A book to understand the geology and landscapes of Besançon
A book to understand the geology and landscapes of Besançon
30.12.2025
Newsletter No. 14 from the Museum of Resistance and Deportation
Newsletter No. 14 from the Museum of Resistance and Deportation
12.12.2025
Discover the construction of the Citadel in a fun way!
Discover the construction of the Citadel in a fun way!
19.09.2025
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Activities at the Citadel
Escape game: Besieged Citadel
Escape game Besieged citadel
360° game: Unmask the spy in the Citadel
360° Game Unmask the spy in the Citadel
Activity: Half-day animal care for adults and children
Activity Half-day animal care for adults and children
"The Curse of the Centuries" adventure game
"The Curse of the Centuries" adventure game

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Vauban Monument
Protector of your assets
Comtois Museum
A key player in the dialogue between cultures and societies
Museum of Resistance and Deportation
History Museum, a civic tool
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Guardian of biodiversity