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Children's groups

Admission fees and practical information

The rates shown on the page correspond to the rates charged in 2025.

Rates for children under 4 years old and children with disabilities
Free
Group rates for children aged 4 and over (leisure centers, schools, students) and additional accompanying adults
From April to the end of October
4,70 €
From February to the end of March and from November to the end of December
3,70 €
Child with a disability
Free
Kindergartens and elementary schools in Besançon
Request free admission from the Education Department of the City of Besançon + make a reservation request with the Citadel
Children's admission fees covered by the City of Besançon and free admission for accompanying adults

Additional information

  • Conditions for free admission for group leaders accompanying children:
    > School groups: 1 free admission for every 10 children accompanied (1 free admission for every 5 children in preschool).
    > Recreation centers: 1 free admission for every 10 children accompanied.
    > Leaders accompanying children with disabilities: free admission.
  • If you wish, you can book guided tours or educational workshops, the cost of which is added to the admission price.
    Tour and workshop prices:see directlyChildren's group offers
    From May to early July, a maximum of one activity per student.
    Admission prices to the Citadel give access to all the site's attractions independently: discovery of the site, museums, and animal areas.
  • Children and school groups must be accompanied by adults who will remain in charge of them and supervise them throughout the visit and the booked activity.
  • Middle schools and high schools: possibility of using the Culture Pass Group

Information and reservations:
by phone at03 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 ;