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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 Rates: April 1, 2026 – October 31, 2026
€13.50

's low season rates: February 7, 2026, through March 31, 2025, and November 1, 2026, through 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, guests accompanying a Citadelle subscriber, recipients of RSA)
9,50 €

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


Family Day Pass(2 adults and unlimited 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 regulations governing both 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 legal guardians in order to be admitted to the site.

Accepted payment methods

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

Great Deals

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