Old Town Travel Guide

Briançon

Statue of "The Great France" was placed at the top of the fort in the French Alps in 1933. It was intended to commemorate the intervention of the US Army in the First World War and to salute world peace. The fort is now in ruins but offers dramatic views of the town below and the French Alps. #History
Briancon sous le soleil ☀️ et quelques nuages !
Construction of this medieval fort began in the 14th century. The castle sits on a rock high above the Vauban city of Briançon. At one time, the fort was considered the highest city in Europe. Mainly ruins, a well-designed self-guided tour is offered at the fort. #History
Medieval village in brainçon, France
Let's play with wood. At beautiful old town in Briançon, Hautes-Alpes

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Statue of "The Great France" was placed at the top of the fort in the French Alps in 1933. It was intended to commemorate the intervention of the US Army in the First World War and to salute world peace. The fort is now in ruins but offers dramatic views of the town below and the French Alps. #History

Vauban Fortress

Learn about the local history of Briançon with a stop at Vauban Fortress. You can seek out the ski slopes while in the area.

Vauban Fortress

Park House Briancon

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Park House Briancon during your trip to Briançon. You can seek out the ski slopes while in the area.

Park House Briancon

Collegiate Church of Our Lady and St. Nicolas

Learn about the local history of Briançon when you spend time at Collegiate Church of Our Lady and St. Nicolas. You can seek out the ski slopes while in the area.

Collegiate Church of Our Lady and St. Nicolas

Prorel Gondola

You can take time to visit Prorel Gondola during your travels to Le Villaret. Discover the area's spas and seek out its ski slopes.

Prorel Gondola

Casino Barriere Briancon

Why not try your luck with a visit to Casino Barriere Briancon during your travels in Briançon? Discover the area's spas and seek out its ski slopes.

Casino Barriere Briancon

Prorel, tronçon 1

You can take time to visit Prorel, tronçon 1 during your travels to Le Villaret. Discover the area's spas and seek out its ski slopes.

Prorel, tronçon 1

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Auberge de la paix

Auberge de la paix

3 out of 5
3 Rue Porte Méane Briançon Hautes-Alpes
The price is €111 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
€111
21 Mar - 22 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Briançon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Vauban Fortress and Park House ...
9/10 Wonderful! (214 reviews)
Great little hotel in a beautiful location

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Auberge de la paix
Maison Soyeuse

Maison Soyeuse

63 grand rue Briançon
The price is €146 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
€146
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this ski hotel in Briançon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Park House Briancon and Vauban Fortress are ...
Maison Soyeuse
Garrigae Caserne de Briançon & Spa - les Cinq Mondes

Garrigae Caserne de Briançon & Spa - les Cinq Mondes

4 out of 5
42 Avenue René Froger Briançon
The price is €111 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
€111
13 Apr - 14 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Briançon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Prorel Gondola and Prorel, tronçon 1 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
Our room was wonderful - clean, roomy and had a great view. The bathroom was spacious with a soaking pool and shower. The spa was small but perfect to just relax at for an hour a day.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Garrigae Caserne de Briançon & Spa - les Cinq Mondes
Suite Home Briancon Serre Chevalier

Suite Home Briancon Serre Chevalier

3 out of 5
Avenue du Dauphiné Briançon Hautes Alpes
The price is €86 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
€86
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Briançon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Prorel Gondola and Prorel, tronçon 1 are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (638 reviews)
terrible furniture, falling apart handles.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Suite Home Briancon Serre Chevalier
Hotel Lacour

Hotel Lacour

3 out of 5
Rn 94 Eygliers Gare Eygliers
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Eygliers. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Eygliers Water Reservoir and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (159 reviews)
Très bon accueil et équipe au top. Les chambres sont tout à fait convenables.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

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Hotel Lacour
Hotel Gran Roc

Hotel Gran Roc

3 out of 5
2 Via Piagnol Sestriere TO
Stay at this ski hotel in Sestriere. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Sestriere-Fraiteve Gondola and Garnel Ski Lift ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (34 reviews)
Room was very clean and staff very friendly. The breakfast offering is decent similar to most hotels on the continent. The mini bus to the ski lifts is very reliable, I think it would be really great if it ran later into the evening.

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

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