Fortress of Miolans
The Fortress of Miolans is a former fortress prison located in a remote area of Savoy in France. The site, which has been occupied since the fourth century AD, strategically controlled the route across the junction of the Isere and Arc rivers.- Tourist attraction
- Description: former fortress prison in Savoy, France
- Email: chateau.miolans@gmail.com
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Église Saint-Christophe de Fréterive and Le Chapeau de Napoléon.
Église Saint-Christophe de Fréterive
Church
Église Saint-Christophe de Fréterive is a church, which is situated 1¼ km east of Fortress of Miolans.
Saint-Pierre-d’Albigny station
Railway station
Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny is a railway station located in Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny, Savoie, France. Saint-Pierre-d’Albigny station is situated 3½ km southwest of Fortress of Miolans.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Fréterive and Saint-Pierre-d’Albigny.
Saint-Pierre-d’Albigny
Village
Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny is a commune in the Savoie… Saint-Pierre-d’Albigny is situated 3 km southwest of Fortress of Miolans.
Chamousset
Village
Chamousset is a commune in the Savoie department… Chamousset is situated 3 km south of Fortress of Miolans.
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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OpenStreetMap feature
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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.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as Donjon and Tour de la Sauvegarde.
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