Briancon
Briancon is found in the Hautes-Alpes department of Provence, close to the Italian border.
Briancon is a fortified mountain town, in a location surrounded by an enormous amount of natural beauty including the Parc National des Ecrins.
At a height of 1,350 metres above sea level, it is the highest city in Europe. It owes its location and fortifications to the important route between France and Italy that passes through the town - the fortifications were added in the 17th century to protect against Austrians, but the town had a defensive role dating back to roman times.
It is the old town of Briancon for which it is most reputed, and was designed by the ever productive Vauban. The town is further protected by numerous fortified outposts in the surrounding mountains.
The main street of the town, running steeply down the hillside, is lined with attractive oldbuildings, but it is the views of the surrounding countryside and mountains that will cativate you the most.
The town is also a major ski-station, part of the Serre-Chevalier group of ski resorts.
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Tourist Classifications for Briancon
- Listed as "Ville d'Art et Histoire" (ie focus on preserving the town heritage)
Places to visit near Briancon, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Briancon.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
14 km: L'Argentiere-la-Bessee (Recommended stopover town) 8 km: Serre Chevalier (Ski resort)
See also Briancon (version Francais)
