View of Besançon from the Citadel

The Citadel of Besançon is an impressive fortress located on a strategic hill overlooking the city of Besançon in eastern France.
The citadel has a rich history and was originally built in the 17th century by the famous military engineer Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban, who was also responsible for the fortification of many other border towns in France.
The citadel of Besançon is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Fortifications of Vauban". These Vauban fortifications include several fortresses and fortresses designed by Vauban to protect the eastern part of France.
The architecture of the citadel is impressive, with well-preserved ramparts, bastions and military structures. Vauban's design focused on optimizing defensive capabilities.
Within the citadel there are several museums and exhibitions, including the Museum of Fine Arts and Archeology of Besançon. In addition to art and archaeology, the museum also shows aspects of the region's military history.
From the citadel you have panoramic views of the city of Besançon and the surrounding area, making it a popular tourist attraction.

It's definitely worth going up.
Great views in all directions - apart from the fact that the Citdadelle is an impressive building.
Tip for all cyclists:
The bikes can be stored in a separate room at the checkout barrier. There are also lockable boxes for helmets or bags.

Very beautiful view of Besançon.