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Zoo de la Citadelle de Besançon dans le Doubs

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Zoo et parc animalier
Doubs

Zoo de la Citadelle de Besançon

    99 Rue des Fusillés de la Résistance
    25000 Besançon

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Époque contemporaine
2000
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Origin and history

The Besançon Citadel Zoo is a monument located in the city of Besançon. This site is integrated with the Citadelle, a major architectural and historical complex of the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region. Although the exact period of creation of the zoo is not specified in the available sources, its location in this emblematic place demonstrates its cultural and tourist importance for the city.

The Besançon Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a fortified site that dominates the city. The addition of a zoo in this historic setting suggests a desire to combine heritage preservation and environmental education, typical of modern cultural initiatives in places full of history.

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Conditions of visit

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