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Prices & Practical Information

Daytime rates: a single ticket granting access to the heritage site, the three museums (the Comtois Museum, the Museum of the Resistance and Deportation, and the Natural History Museum with its animal exhibits), temporary exhibitions…

Adult

High Season Ratesfrom April 1, 2026, to October 31, 2026
13.50 €

's low season ratesfrom February 7, 2026, to March 31, 2025, and from November 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026
9, 50 €
Child
Under 4 years old
Free
Ages 4 to 7
5.80 €
Ages 8 to 17
€9.50
Reduced rate:
(students, job seekers, apprentices, companions of Citadelle season ticket holders, and recipients of the RSA)
9,50 €

Free of Charge
Adults and children with disabilities + one accompanyingadult
Veterans (upon presentation of ID)
Tourism professional cards
(please inquire before your visit)


Family Day Pass(2 adults and an unlimited number of minor children)
38 €
Available only at the ticket office,
, on the day of the tour.

Warning:

Pets are not allowed on the premises, as the Citadel is subject to the dual regulations governing public parks and zoos.

Minors under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a legal guardian or an adult
who has authorization from the minors’ legal guardians in order to be admitted to the site.

Accepted Payment Methods

We accept payments by cash, credit card, check, vacation checks, and PIVE.

Great Deals

Several tour packages for exploring Besançon and the surrounding region include a visit to the Citadel: