Citadel hosts ghost-themed event

From October 17 to 30, the Citadel hosts an event titled Jeu de piste — "Les fantômes de la citadelle", inviting visitors to search for the heart of Vauban, now said to be cursed and no longer in his chest. The event is open to all ages and takes place during regular opening hours.

Guided tour explores 19th-century life

On Sunday, October 18, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., a guided tour titled "Daily life and defense of the citadel in the 19th century" is available for visitors aged 10 and older. The tour combines an on-site visit with an exhibition titled Forts des confins & forts des collines, offering insight into the citadel's transformation to adapt to military developments in the 19th century.

Artist presents exhibition on fortifications

Michel Eisenlohr, the author-photographer behind the exhibition Forts des confins et forts des collines, will present his artistic approach and interest in fortified heritage from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, at the Citadel. The exhibition runs until November 1.

Workshop traces history of Boreal Lynx

From Tuesday, October 27, to Friday, October 30, the Natural History Museum hosts a workshop titled "Tracing the Boreal Lynx" from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the pedagogical room. The workshop is suitable for children aged 6 and older and explores the history of the Boreal Lynx in the Haut-Doubs region, including its disappearance and return to France in the 1970s.

Workshop explores animals that inspire fear

Another workshop, "Shed light on your fears," is held from 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. in front of the Naturalium. This session, intended for children aged 7 and older, explores animals that inspire fear and those that should be more concerning.

Zoo invites visitors to explore nature's secrets

The Besançon Zoological Park invites visitors to explore the secrets of nature through surprising creatures from 4 p.m. daily from October 17 to 30. The event is open to all ages and features creatures with characteristics that blur the line between animal and plant worlds.

Museum offers lantern-lit visit for children

The Comtois Museum offers a visit titled "In the light of lanterns" on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays from October 18 to 30, starting at 11:15 a.m. The visit is suitable for children aged 6 and older and explores the museum's collections through the lens of pre-electricity evenings filled with storytelling and gathering around fire.

Museum hosts mask-themed workshop

A workshop titled "The voice of masks" is also offered on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays from 2:15 p.m. The session explores the museum's collections in the dark, revealing stories and characters from the past. It is followed by a creative workshop where visitors can make their own masks to take home.

Special visit highlights resistance history

The Museum of Resistance and Deportation hosts a special visit titled "Henri Fertet" on specific dates from October 19 to 30, with sessions at 2:30 p.m. and 11 a.m. on October 27. The visit is suitable for those aged 10 and older and follows the paths of Henri Fertet and members of the Guy Mocquet and Marius Vallet resistance groups.

Exhibition explores themes of boundaries

From October 24 to November 1, the Hangar aux Manœuvres hosts a collective exhibition titled Crossing boundaries, featuring installations, video games, and meetings with artists. The exhibition is free and open to all ages.

Citadel's Halloween event includes games and shows

Special events include the Citadel's Halloween celebration, Cita’lloween, held on October 31 and November 1, featuring escape games, visits, theater, and family activities such as a wizard agility course, scream room, potion workshops, and makeup sessions. In the evening, a fire show by the Cie La Salamandre and a Masked Ball are planned. The Citadel restaurant "le Momentum" will offer a special menu for the occasion. A detailed program will be communicated soon.

Events require registration and entrance tickets

All animations are free with the entrance ticket or a Citadel subscription, and registration is required on the day at the ticket office within the limits of available places.