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A masterpiece by Vauban and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Citadel is now home to three museums with the "Musées de France" label: the Musée comtois, the Museum and its various animal exhibits, and the Museum of Resistance and Deportation.
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THE CITA’CAST
Citadel of Besançon
UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Citadelle team is already looking forward to seeing you again on February 7, 2026!
Vauban Monument
Protector of your assets
Comtois Museum
A key player in the dialogue between cultures and societies
Museum of Resistance and Deportation
History Museum, a civic tool
Museum
Guardian of biodiversity
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Discovery tour of the permanent exhibition and the deportation art galleries
Du 10 au 13 février 2026
Atelier – Récup’ Perruque
Mercredi 11 février 2026
Atelier – Sur les traces du lynx boréal
Jeudi 12 février 2026
Visite guidée du Naturalium
Samedi 14 février 2026
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In 2026, light reinvents the Citadel
06.01.2026
A book to understand the geology and landscapes of Besançon
30.12.2025
Newsletter No. 14 from the Museum of Resistance and Deportation
12.12.2025
Discover the construction of the Citadel in a fun way!
19.09.2025
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Half-day animal care for adults and children
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"The Curse of the Centuries" adventure game
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Unmask the spy in the Citadel
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