Tips
Luc Gesell
February 1, 2022
Hiking
By passing the first gate, you can discover a beautiful green esplanade, and beautiful views of Besançon.
This first access is free and therefore allows you to enter and appreciate the Citadel from the inside.
To go further you must buy a ticket which gives access to several museums.
This first access is free and therefore allows you to enter and appreciate the Citadel from the inside.
To go further you must buy a ticket which gives access to several museums.
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•Günter L.S.
June 26, 2022
Hiking
The citadel is a masterpiece by Vauban, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is considered one of the most beautiful in France.
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Elevation 330 m
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