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La Citadelle welcomes you in VIP mode, before or after it opens to the public. After your welcome and a brief introduction to the site in front of the imposing statue of Vauban, you'll climb up the rampart walk. From the top of the rampart, you can admire Vauban's remarkable defensive system and the architectural beauty of the fortress, while looking out over the breathtaking panoramic views of Besançon's historic center, encircled by the meandering Doubs River, and the surrounding hills, where nature is omnipresent. An ideal moment for a few souvenir photos...

Learn about the characteristics of a bastioned fortification, Vauban's work and career, and the role of the Citadelle, from its construction to its inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
UNESCO World Heritage Site.

An ideal way to discover Vauban's masterpiece, including a passage through a 127 m-long underground gallery that allowed soldiers to move around without being fired upon.

This stone citadel hides more green than you might think. From the hillside landscape to the interior gardens, via the now defunct nursery, discover a citadel that has been planted since the 17th century.

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

Why were the Citadelle and fortifications of Besançon, designed by Vauban, included on UNESCO's World Heritage List? During this visit, a mediator provides answers to this question through her presentation of the site, and also discusses more broadly the notion of World Heritage.

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

This unusual tour takes place on the top level of the Musée comtois. It features a rare collection of puppets dating from the 19th century to the present day, illustrating the local craze for this lively, satirical art form!

Visite de l’exposition temporaire.
Comment objets, archives et photographies deviennent-ils des collections ? Que nous racontent-ils des événements dont ils furent les témoins ? Prenez place autour de la table et accompagnez l’équipe du musée à la rencontre des donateurs et la manière dont leurs mémoires familiales nourrissent notre histoire commune.

Le Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation de Besançon possède l’un des plus importants fonds d’Art en déportation d’Europe, composés de 600 dessins, statuettes et peintures réalisés par les déportés dans les camps et prisons du Reich. Approchez ces œuvres qui témoignent de l’implacable machine de répression nazie, mais aussi des liens de solidarité et d’humanité qui, malgré cet enfer, se tissèrent entre les déportés.

15 ans de réflexions, 3 ans de travaux, des espaces entièrement repensés, une nouvelle muséographie, venez découvrir le nouveau projet du Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation, de sa genèse à son aboutissement.

Come and discover our animals and understand the challenges of conserving endangered species. Why preserve these species and their habitats?
What threats do they face? What's being done, 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: what is biodiversity?
How does it evolve? What is an ecosystem? What impact do human activities have on nature?