Briançon

Briançon is a city in near to France's Italian border. It is the highest town in France.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Briançon station and Fort du Randouillet.

Railway station
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is a French railway station serving the town , department, southeastern . It is the eastern terminus of the Veynes–Briançon railway.

Castle
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The , is a fortification in the vicinity of in the Dauphiné region of southeastern . Briançon was surveyed by Vauban in 1692.

Castle
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The , also known as the Fort des Trois Têtes, is a fortification in the vicinity of in the Dauphiné region of southeastern .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Villar-Saint-Pancrace and Puy-Saint-Pierre.

Village
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is a commune in the department in southeastern .

Village
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is a commune in the department in southeastern .

Briançon

Latitude
44.8958° or 44° 53′ 45″ north
Longitude
6.635° or 6° 38′ 6″ east
Population
12,000
Elevation
1,213 metres (3,980 feet)
Open location code
8FP8VJWM+8X
Geo­Names ID
6446625
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Briançon” goes by many names.

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Sainte-Catherine and Cité Vauban.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Guisane and Briançon Railway Station.

Hautes-Alpes: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Briançon, Risoul, Veynes, and Écrins National Park.

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