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A masterpiece by Vauban and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Citadel is now home to three museums certified as “Musées de France”: the Musée Comtois, the Muséum with its diverse animal exhibits, and the Museum of the Resistance and Deportation.
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THE CITA’CAST
Besançon Citadel
UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Vauban Monument
Protecting Your Assets
Comtois Museum
A key player in fostering dialogue between cultures and societies
Museum of the Resistance and Deportation
History Museum: A Tool for Civic Engagement
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Guardian of Biodiversity
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ESCAPE GAME – The Besieged Citadel!
April 4–September 25, 2026
Guided Tour of the Naturalium
June 3–July 1, 2026
Happy Hour with V.U.E
Friday, June 5, 2026
Intercultural Weekend: Quick Tours of the Permanent Exhibition and Stories of Migration
Friday, June 5, and Sunday, June 7, 2026
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Magic Gala: The Night of Illusion!
19.05.2026
Sound Panorama: Take a step back and enjoy this summer music event
27.04.2026
Newsletter No. 15 from the Museum of the Resistance and Deportation
10.04.2026
Catalog – Ceija Stojka. Keep Your Eyes Open
10.04.2026
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