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 | |
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| Free |
| Group rates for children aged 4 and over (leisure centers, schools, students) and additional accompanying adults | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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 ;