Briancon: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
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The Vauban fortifications of Briançon have been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2008.
For your own travel planning, you could choose to rent a holiday apartment in Briançon.
Culture
The former Collégiale Notre-Dame, now the parish church of Notre-Dame and Saint-Nicolas, was built between 1705 and 1718 according to Vauban's plans. Its construction therefore dates back to the first quarter of the 18th century. As the former Collégiale Notre-Dame, Saint-Nicolas, it was classified as a historic monument by decree of 14 October 1931.
The Vauban city walls of Briançon stretch for almost three kilometres and are freely accessible all year round.
The Centre d'Art Contemporain organizes two group exhibitions every year: one in summer and one in winter, each lasting around three months.
The Magasin à poudre du Château is a well-preserved powder magazine built between 1692 and 1700 and can be visited.
History
The Fort du Château was converted from an old castle into a genuine fort in the 19th century. It can be visited as part of a guided discovery tour with Briançon's cultural and heritage guides.
Access to the Fort des Salettes is regulated and only possible as part of a guided tour.
A visit to the Fort du Château offers a panorama of the Briançonnais valleys, the forts that are part of the World Heritage site, and the city.
Landscape and Trails
The Via Guisane runs between Briançon and Chantemerle through the forest and along canals and the Guisane River.
The Chemin de ronde offers an impressive panorama.
The Maison du Parc national des Ecrins - Briançonnais provides visitors with free documentation, maps, and topo guides.
Activities
The route “53 - Le Tour des Forts de Briançon” leads around Briançon, passing near numerous Vauban forts.
Getting There
By road, Briançon can be reached via the N94 from the direction of Italy or Gap, via the A51 from the direction of Marseille, and via the D1091 from the direction of Grenoble.
To the general travel overview: Hautes-Alpes.
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