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Briançon
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The highest town in the E.U. at 1,326 m above sea level. It boasts significant military heritage, notably due to Vauban, part of whose French works are UNESCO-listed. The Serre Chevalier ski resort is partly within the town.
Overview of Briançon
It is the highest town in the E.U. at 1,326 metres above sea level. It boasts significant military heritage, notably due to Vauban, part of whose French works are UNESCO-listed. The Serre Chevalier ski resort is partly within the town.
Key facts
- Type de lieu: small town.
- Intérêt touristique: (worth seeing).
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- Population: 11,625 inhabitants (2017).
- Superficie: 28.07 km².
- Altitude: from 1,167 to 2,540 m.
- Site internet: http://www.ville-briancon.fr
History of Briançon
What to see in Briançon
Vauban Citadel
These are the ramparts, small fortresses, gates, and other defensive elements of the city built by Vauban, which earned it UNESCO World Heritage status. Add to that the colorful old houses, sloping alleys, and the fortified church within the city walls.
These are the ramparts, small fortresses, gates, and other defensive elements of the city built by Vauban, which earned it UNESCO World Heritage status. Add to that the colorful old houses, sloping alleys, and the fortified church within the city walls.
Toulouse Cross
At 1,962 metres, this rocky spur overlooks the town, its fortifications, and the surrounding area, offering a stunning panorama. You can reach it via a via ferrata route if you wish.
At 1,962 metres, this rocky spur overlooks the town, its fortifications, and the surrounding area, offering a stunning panorama. You can reach it via a via ferrata route if you wish.
Serre Chevalier
Located in the municipality of Briançon and its neighboring areas, Serre Chevalier is the largest winter sports resort in the Southern Alps.
Located in the municipality of Briançon and its neighboring areas, Serre Chevalier is the largest winter sports resort in the Southern Alps.
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Some interesting sites to see around Briançon:
Boscodon Abbey
Located near the town of Crots, this is a 12th-century abbey and one of the most visited monuments in the department.
Located near the town of Crots, this is a 12th-century abbey and one of the most visited monuments in the department.
Fort Queyras
In the municipality of Château-Ville-Vieille, this is a medieval fortress perched in the heart of the Queyras region.
In the municipality of Château-Ville-Vieille, this is a medieval fortress perched in the heart of the Queyras region.
Mont-Dauphin
A small fortified village designed by Vauban and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
A small fortified village designed by Vauban and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Écrins National Park
Straddling the Hautes-Alpes and Isère departments, this stunning park boasts numerous high peaks and glaciers. It is home to populations of chamois, ibex, and occasionally wolves. Naturally, skiing, mountaineering, and hiking are popular activities here.
Straddling the Hautes-Alpes and Isère departments, this stunning park boasts numerous high peaks and glaciers. It is home to populations of chamois, ibex, and occasionally wolves. Naturally, skiing, mountaineering, and hiking are popular activities here.
Vanoise National Park
Bordering Italy, this park offers stunning landscapes, hiking opportunities, and several ski resorts.
Bordering Italy, this park offers stunning landscapes, hiking opportunities, and several ski resorts.
Queyras Regional Nature Park
Backed by the Italian border, this is a mountainous area with many peaks over 3,000 metres, passes, lakes, and stunning landscapes. Skiing, mountaineering, and hiking are popular activities here.
Backed by the Italian border, this is a mountainous area with many peaks over 3,000 metres, passes, lakes, and stunning landscapes. Skiing, mountaineering, and hiking are popular activities here.
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Vauban Citadel
★★ These are the ramparts, small fortresses, gates, and other defensive elements of the city built by Vauban, which earned it UNESCO World…
Toulouse Cross
★★ At 1,962 metres, this rocky spur overlooks the town, its fortifications, and the surrounding area, offering a stunning panorama. You can…
Serre Chevalier
★★ Located in the municipality of Briançon and its neighboring areas, Serre Chevalier is the largest winter sports resort in the Southern Alps.