Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation - Citadelle de Besançon
The Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation has been a museum of history since its inception, and it is more essential than ever to continue in this role. However, it aims to renew its approach to strengthen its role as a civic tool.
Beyond the history of the Second World War, the museum's discourse addresses timeless issues such as the rise to power of a totalitarian regime, the collapse of a democracy, the establishment of a system of large-scale repression and extermination, as well as the Resistance and commitment in the name of values that transcend individuals.
A few steps from the museum, the Witness monument pays tribute to the deportees.
The Fusillés monument commemorates the sacrifice of 98 members of the Resistance who were condemned to death and executed by the German army between 1941 and 1944. It was restored as part of the renovation of the museum.
- French, English
- Pets not allowed
- Picnic area
- Parking
- Petite restauration
- Restaurant
- Toilettes
- Shop
- Temporary exhibitions
From 08/02/2025 to 31/03/2025 of 10:00 to 17:00
From 01/04/2025 to 30/06/2025 of 09:00 to 18:00
From 01/07/2025 to 31/08/2025 of 09:00 to 19:00
From 01/09/2025 to 31/10/2025 of 09:00 to 18:00
From 01/11/2025 to 24/12/2025 of 10:00 to 17:00
From 26/12/2025 to 31/12/2025 of 10:00 to 17:00
Annual closure, from 8 January 2024 to 9 February 2024 inclusive
Closed on 1 January 2024, 18 March 2024, 19 March 2024, 20 March 2024, 21 March 2024 and 22 March 2024 (Closed for works)
Mondays in low season: Citadelle closed (EXCEPT FOR GROUPS AND BY RESERVATION)
Annual closure on 25 December 2025 and 1 January 2025 from 6 January 2025 to 7 February 2025 inclusive
Low season: 10am - 5pm
From 1 November 2024 to 5 January 2025 inclusive and from 7 February 2025 to 31 March 2025 inclusive
Closed on Mondays
Mid season: 9am - 6pm
From 1 April 2025 to 30 June 2025 inclusive and from 1 September 2025 to 31 October 2025 inclusive
High season: 9am - 7pm
From 1 July 2025 to 31 August 2025 inclusive
- Gratuities (Museum visit included with admission to the Besançon Citadel)
