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.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Église Saint-Christophe de Fréterive and Le Chapeau de Napoléon.

Church
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is a church, which is situated 1¼ km east of Fortress of Miolans.

Peak
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is a peak.

Railway station
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Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny is a railway station located in , , . The station is located on the Culoz–Modane railway and the Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny–Bourg-Saint-Maurice railway. The train services are operated by . is situated 3½ km southwest of Fortress of Miolans.

Places in the Area

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

Village
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is a commune in the department in the region in south-eastern .

Village
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Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny is a commune in the department in the region in south-eastern . is situated 3 km southwest of Fortress of Miolans.

Village
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is a commune in the department in the region in south-eastern . is situated 3 km south of Fortress of Miolans.

Fortress of Miolans

Latitude
45.58018° or 45° 34′ 49″ north
Longitude
6.18674° or 6° 11′ 12″ east
Open location code
8FQ8H5JP+3M
Open­Street­Map ID
way 133199726
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­castle
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Wiki­data ID
Q2969896
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Satellite Map

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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”

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Highlights include Ancienne cuisine and Chapelle Saint-Michel.

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