Children's Groups
Admission Prices and Practical Information
The rates listed on this page are the rates in effect for the year 2025.
| Rate for children under 4 and children with disabilities | |
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| Free |
| Group rates for children ages 4 and up (recreation centers, school groups, students) and additional chaperones | |
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| From April through the end of October | 4,70 € |
| From February through the end of March and from November through the end of December | 3,70 € |
| Child with a disability | Free |
| Preschools and elementary schools in Besançon | |
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| Submit a request for free admission to the Education Department of the City of Besançon + submit a reservation request to the Citadel | Admission for children is covered by the City of Besançon, and admission is free for accompanying adults |
Additional Information
- Free Admission Policy for Group Leaders Accompanying Children:
> School Groups: 1 free admission for group leaders for every 10 children in the group (1 free admission for every 5 preschool children).
> Recreation Centers: 1 free admission for group leaders for every 10 children in the group.
> Group Leaders Accompanying Children with Disabilities: Free admission. - If you wish, you can book guided tours or educational workshops; their cost is added to the admission fee.
Prices for tours and workshops:see“Children’s Group Offers” directly at
From May through early July, a maximum of one activity per student.
Admission to the Citadel grants access to all the site’s attractions on your own: exploring the site, the museums, and the animal enclosures. - Children and school groups must be accompanied by adults, who will be responsible for supervising them throughout the visit and the reserved activity.
- Middle Schools and High Schools: Option to Use the Culture Pass Group
For information and reservations:
–by phoneat 03 81 87 83 33 (then press 2) Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.;
–by email at reservation.citadelle@citadelle.besancon.fr ;