Briançon
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Briançon is the sole subprefecture of the Hautes-Alpes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in Southeastern France. It is the highest city in France at an altitude of 1,326 metres, base
A view of the Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame and Saint-Nicolas
The citadel of Briançon.
Jean-Antoine Morand, ca.1770
Pierre Vaultier, 2017
Fortifications of Vauban
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The Fortifications of Vauban is a UNESCO World Heritage Site made up of 12 groups of fortified buildings and sites along the borders of France. They were designed by military architect Sébastien Le Pr
Briançon
…based on the national definition as a community containing more than 2,000 inhabitants. It has about 11,000 inhabitants. Briançon has been part of the Fortifications of Vauban UNESCO World Heritage Sites since they were established in 2008. Briançon was the Brigantium of the Romans and formed part of the kingdom of King…
Citadel of Besançon, Doubs
Villefranche-de-Conflent: city fortification wall, with Tour du Diable (the Devil's Tower).
Longwy
Neuf-Brisach