LA GLACIÈRE DU COMMANDANT DE LA CITADELLE DE BESANÇON.

The article focuses on the historical significance and evolution of the ice box of the Citadel of Besançon, in France, intimately linked to the preservation and enjoyment of food and beverages through cold storage practices. It explores the transition from simple refrigeration methods to organized ice distribution systems, highlighting the societal and cultural implications of ice consumption from ancient times to the modern era.