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    July 30, 2025

    The territory of which Briançon is the capital is called "Briançonnais"; it covers the northern part of the Hautes-Alpes department.

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      Briançon is the highest town in France, at 1,326 metres. It is located in the middle of five valleys and is the perfect base for undertaking four passes: Izoard, Lautaret, Galibier and Montgenèvre.

      This town of art and history, fortified by the master builder Vauban in the 18th century, is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has a remarkable number of military buildings. The heart of the town is the Vauban citadel, which overlooks the castle.

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        March 4, 2020

        Briançon is the highest town in France, at an altitude of 1326m and is right in the middle of five valleys. This city of art and history, fortified by the master builder Vauban in the 18th century, is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Briançon has a remarkable number of military buildings built between the 18th and 20th centuries to reinforce the city's defense system. A tour of the city reveals the upper town or the Vauban citadel, the heart of Briançon, which is overlooked by the castle, and also the various surrounding fortifications such as Fort Salettes, Fort Trois Têtes or Fort Randouillet.

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          Elevation 1,300 m

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          Location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

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