Fortress of Miolans

The Fortress of Miolans is a former fortress located in a remote area of Savoy in . The site, which has been occupied since the fourth century AD, strategically controlled the route across the junction of the Isere and Arc rivers.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Église Saint-Christophe de Fréterive and Le Chapeau de Napoléon.
is a church, which is situated 1¼ km east of Fortress of Miolans.
Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny is a railway station located in , , . is situated 3½ km southwest of Fortress of Miolans.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Fréterive and Saint-Pierre-d’Albigny.
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Fortress of Miolans

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Latitude
45.58018° or 45° 34′ 49″ north
Longitude
6.18674° or 6° 11′ 12″ east
Open location code
8FQ8H5JP+3M
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Turkish—“Fortress of Miolans” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Fortress of Miolans”
  • Egyptian Arabic: “قلعة الميولان”
  • French: “chateau de Miolans”
  • French: “château de Miolans”
  • French: “Château de Miolans”
  • Italian: “castello di Miolans”
  • Italian: “Castello di Miolans”
  • Turkish: “Miolans Kalesi”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Ancienne cuisine and Chapelle Saint-Michel.

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