Citadelle de Besançon

The citadel is a fortress overlooking the city of Besançon. It's one of the masterpieces of Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban (1633-1707), military engineer of King Louis XIV. This citadel is now the symbol of the city and one of the best place of tourism franc-comtois.

On 29 September 1668, the first stone was laid. Today, between 200,000 and 280,000 visitors frequent this place which also houses three museums: the Museum of Resistance and Deportation Museum and the Museum Comtois.

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Prices

Adults :
Full price : 8,20 €
Reduce price (student -28 years, unemployed, large families, guide, disabled) : 6,80 €
Disabled adult : 6,50 €

Children :
- 4 years : Free
4 to 5 years : 4,60 €
6 to 13 years (adventure Cadet) : 6,50 €
14 to 18 years : 6,80 €
Handicapped child : 3,50 €

Opening hours

From 15 January to 26 March inclusive, from 10 am to 17 pm
From 27 March to 1 July inclusive, 9 am to 18 pm
From July 2 to August 28 inclusive, from 9 am to 19 pm
From 29 August to 29 October inclusive, from 9 am to 18 pm
As of October 30 included, from 10 am to 17 pm

The Citadel is closed from 1 to 14 January and 25 December.