Tour packages

The Citadel welcomes you in VIP style, before or after it opens to the public. After your welcome and a quick tour of the site in front of the imposing statue of Vauban, you will climb up to the ramparts. From the top of the ramparts, you can admire Vauban's remarkable defensive system and the architectural beauty of the fortress on the inside, and breathtaking panoramic views of the historic center of Besançon, surrounded by a meander of the Doubs River, and the surrounding hills, testifying to the omnipresence of nature, on the outside. A perfect moment for a few souvenir photos...

Discover the characteristics of a bastioned fortification, the work and career of Vauban, and the roles of the Citadel, from its construction to its inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

From its construction to the daily life of soldiers, including its inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List, this tour offers an optimal discovery of Vauban's masterpiece, including a visit to two underground galleries.

Activity offered to visitors with disabilities (blind and visually impaired, intellectually disabled). A sensory tour (outdoors and/or indoors) to discover the secrets of the citadel: building materials, architecture, inscriptions, etc.

This stone citadel hides more greenery than you might think. From the hilly landscape to the interior gardens and the now-defunct nursery, discover a citadel that has been covered in vegetation since the 17th century.

Louis Fabry de Montcault, governor of the citadel, welcomes you to his fortress: he will reveal how daily life is organized for the 600 soldiers and cadets (officer trainees) under his command.

Vauban "in person" reveals all the secrets of the enclosure and shares his knowledge and passion for the history and architecture of the Citadel. A memorable visit!

Why were the Citadel and Fortifications of the City of Besançon, designed by Vauban, added to UNESCO's World Heritage List? During this tour, a guide will answer this question through her presentation of the site, and will also discuss the broader concept of World Heritage.

A quick but intense dive into the history of the site, covering the key stages of the Citadel, from its construction to the present day.

This unusual tour takes place on the top floor of the Musée comtois. It offers visitors the chance to discover a rare collection of puppets dating from the 19th century to the present day, illustrating the local enthusiasm for this lively art form with its strong satirical overtones!

Accompanied by a guide, come and discover the museum and its rich collections, including an exceptional collection of art from the deportation period, and immerse yourself in the daily lives of French men and women in the early 1940s.

The Museum of Resistance and Deportation in Besançon has one of the largest collections of art created during deportation in Europe, comprising 600 drawings, statuettes, and paintings made by deportees in the camps and prisons of the Reich. Come and see these works, which bear witness not only to the relentless Nazi machinery of repression, but also to the bonds of solidarity and humanity that were forged between the deportees.

Come and discover our animals and learn about the challenges of conserving endangered species. Why preserve these species and their habitats?
What threats do they face? What actions are being taken and what role does the Museum play?

Biodiversity as you've never seen it before! Reserve this space for a guided tour that invites you to ask yourself: What is biodiversity?
How does it evolve? What is an ecosystem? What are the impacts of human activities on nature?