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Briançon in short

  • Height: 1326 metres
  • Historic city built by Vauban&#x0D
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  • Lively atmosphere
  • Near Serre Chevalier ski area

In the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur region in the south of France is the highest city in the EU - Briancon. The city lies at an altitude of 1326 meters only 15 km from the Italian border. Briançon is famous for its old city center and is a fortified town built by Vauban to protect its people against the Austrians in the area.

The streets of Briancon are very steep and narrow but picturesque. In 2008, several buildings were part of the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the "Fortifications of Vauban". The town is surrounded by several forts, all worth visiting. Briancon also has an ancient church, Notre Dame et Saint Nicolas dating back to 1705. Other attractions include the old coal mines, the Fountain of Sighs, the maison du Temple and La France, a beautiful bronze monument. Briancon is very lively with many restaurants, bars and nightlife so if you're looking for apres-ski, this is the place to be. There is also an extensive spa, several cinemas, a theater and a casino so you won't get bored on your ski holidays. The ski resort of Serre Chevalier with its extensive ski area is located nearby and can easily and quickly be reached by ski bus. Briancon is a great choice for those who like to combine their ski holidays with some cultural activities.

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Après-ski & nightlife in Briançon
Restaurants
Bars & cafés
Discos 1
Cinema 2
Theater
Casino
Concert Hall
Ski schools & ski lessons in Briançon
Number of Ski Schools 11
Number of Ski Instructors
Instruction slope
Ski lessons in Nederlands
Private ski lessons 47
Ski lessons 1 days, 2 hours, € 41,00
Snowboard lessons 1 days, 2 hours, € 41,00
Cross-country skiing
Book your ski school online in Briançon
Facilities in Briançon
Number of hotels 16
Number of hotel beds
Number of tourist beds
Supermarkets
Bank
Tourist information for Briançon
Name L'Office de Tourisme de Briançon
Telephone 210850
Distance to Briançon
Distance from Brussels approx. 950 km
Airport Turin approx. 109 km with bus service
Train station approx. km with bus service
From the highway
Briançon for the children
Childcare
Childcare from 36 months
Number of hours of childcare 2 hours a day
Price without lunch € 41,00
Price with lunch
Children's Carousel
Magic Carpet
Child Lift 1
Adventure Park
Playground
Mascot
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After skiing in Briançon
Public sauna
Fitness Centre
Public solarium
Massage
Spa & Wellness
Indoor pool
Balloon flight
Paragliding
Indoor tennis
Squash court
Hiking trails
Torchlight Tours
Indoor skating rink
Ice skating rink
Curling
Snow rafting
Dog sledge
Snowmobiles
Toboggan run