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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
Excavation Workshop
Du samedi 4 au vendredi 31 juillet 2026
Mission nature : comprendre, protéger, agir
Du samedi 4 au vendredi 31 juillet 2026
"Secret Citadel" Tour
Du samedi 4 au jeudi 30 juillet 2026
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Sound Panorama: Take a step back and enjoy this summer music event
14.06.2026
Voyagez avec les séances cinéma en plein air cet été à la Citadelle !
02.06.2026
[COMPLET] Gala de magie : la Nuit de l’illusion !
19.05.2026
Annulation soirée du 10 juillet / Panorama sonore
15.06.2026
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"The Curse of the Centuries" Adventure Course
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The Citadel Under Siege!
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