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History Exhibition

Besançon Citadel

Opens Friday at 10:00 AM

Besançon

Drive up if you can, parking available
Steep climb on foot, wear good shoes
Zoo inside with monkeys near the entrance

Vauban's 17th-century fortress crowns Besançon with sweeping views over the Doubs and a surprisingly eclectic mix: resistance museums, local history, and even a zoo tucked inside the ramparts.

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  • Vauban fortress
  • UNESCO World Heritage
  • Panoramic river views
  • Multiple museums inside
  • Besançon Citadel
  • Besançon