Benefits & privileges
Contributing to the public interest, employee involvement, local roots... The motivations of the Citadel's partners are numerous. In addition to these different values on which your company can base its commitment, joining the Citadel's Circle of Partners offers you many advantages.
1 – Enhance your image, gain recognition
Contributing to the preservation of a UNESCO site enriches your identity and integrates you into UNESCO's regional, national, and international network, while also enhancing your visibility and image. As a partner, your support is highlighted in all communication materials related to the supported project:
- Press releases and press kits
- Invitation cards
- Posters
- Banners and kakemonos
- Brochures or catalogs
- Website...
2 – Communicate differently
Take advantage of an exceptional setting to enhance your public relations. Close to the city but isolated from noise and with nearby parking, the Citadel offers a number of prestigious, fully equipped reception areas, ideally distributed throughout the site:
- Chapelle Saint-Etienne: its historic charm and the opportunity to view a multimedia show will leave a lasting impression on your guests during your gala evenings or cocktail parties.
- Aquarium courtyard: an unusual setting for a cocktail party that will set you apart.
- Hangar aux Manœuvres: this vast building, constructed in the 19th century, can host your large-scale events (conferences, meetings, gala dinners, etc.).
- Les Terrasses de Vauban: beautifully located, these vaulted rooms and their panoramic terrace overlooking Besançon are ideal for hosting your cocktail parties, dinners, meetings, or seminars.
- The Ledoux Room: this room, consisting of three modular spaces, offers you a setting that can be either professional or intimate, for friendly meetings and conferences.
- The Garneret Room: the perfect room for business meetings, yours will gain prestige thanks to the rich décor that adorns the room.
3 – Grow your network
Becoming a partner of La Citadelle can also create connections and synergies, leading to new collaborations. Our partners join "Le Cercle des Partenaires de la Citadelle" (The Citadel Partners' Circle), a network of dynamic business leaders who share the same values of openness, creativity, and dialogue as you do.
Citadelle partners are regularly invited to exclusive events: Patrons' Circle evenings, invitations to key events organized by Citadelle (press conferences, exhibition openings, etc.) and privileged access to the site and certain events (preview visits, free tickets, etc.).