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Things to See / Things to Do

Things to See / Things to Do

A masterpiece by Vauban and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Citadel is now home to three museums bearing the “Musées de France” designation: the Musée Comtois, the Muséum with its various animal exhibits, and the Museum of the Resistance and Deportation.

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The Museum of the Resistance and Deportation

History Museum: A Tool for Civic Engagement

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The Comtois Museum

A key player in the dialogue between cultures and societies

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Plan Your Visit to the Besançon Citadel

Buy tickets, plan your visits and activities, organize an event… Make the most of your visit to the Citadel of Besançon by preparing in advance.

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ESCAPE GAME – The Besieged Citadel!

ESCAPE GAME – The Besieged Citadel!

April 4 through September 25, 2026

Journées Européennes du Patrimoine – Visite « Quotidien et défense de la citadelle au XIXe siècle »

Journées Européennes du Patrimoine – Visite « Quotidien et défense de la citadelle au XIXe siècle »

Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, 2026

Journées Européennes du Patrimoine : démonstrations du travail de la forge et du bois

Journées Européennes du Patrimoine : démonstrations du travail de la forge et du bois

Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, 2026

Exposition – Forts des confins & forts des collines

Exposition – Forts des confins & forts des collines

Every day, from September 19 to November 1, 2026

Grand Siècle Weekend

Grand Siècle Weekend

Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27, 2026

Conférence – La ceinture fortifiée de Besançon au XIXe siècle

Conférence – La ceinture fortifiée de Besançon au XIXe siècle

Dimanche 4 octobre 2026

Special Tour with Henri Fertet

Special Tour with Henri Fertet

Sunday, October 11, 2026

Visite – Quotidien et défense de la citadelle au XIXe siècle

Visite – Quotidien et défense de la citadelle au XIXe siècle

Dimanche 18 octobre 2026

Special Tour with Henri Fertet

Special Tour with Henri Fertet

October 19–26, 2026

Rencontre avec Michel Eisenlohr

Rencontre avec Michel Eisenlohr

Mardi 20 octobre 2026

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Vauban Monument

Protecting Your Assets

A key player in the dialogue between cultures and societies

Museum of the Resistance and Deportation

History Museum: A Tool for Civic Engagement

Guardian of Biodiversity

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