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Perched at 1,326 meters, France's highest city pairs UNESCO-listed Vauban fortifications with steep cobbled streets, colorful facades, and a lively mountain atmosphere perfect for Alpine explorers.
UNESCO World Heritage
Vauban fortifications
Highest city in France
Medieval walled town
Tips
☀️300 days of sunshine per year
💧walk Grande Rue beside the Gargouille canal
🥾gateway to hiking, rafting, and paragliding
Briançon
Briançon
Mountain SpotMountain SpotPerched at 1,326 meters, France's highest city pairs UNESCO-listed Vauban fortifications with steep cobbled streets, colorful facades, and a lively mountain atmosphere perfect for Alpine explorers.
UNESCO World Heritage
Vauban fortifications
Highest city in France
Medieval walled town
Tips
☀️300 days of sunshine per year
💧walk Grande Rue beside the Gargouille canal
🥾gateway to hiking, rafting, and paragliding