Briançon
Sign in to saveBriançon (, ) is the sole subprefecture of the Hautes-Alpes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in Southeastern France. It is the highest city in France at an altitude of , based on the national definition as a community containing more than 2,000 inhabitants. It has about 11,000 inhabitants.
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Briançon is a city in the French Alps in Southeastern France and holds the distinction of being the highest city in France at its elevation. With about 11,000 residents, it serves as the subprefecture (administrative center) of the Hautes-Alpes department.
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Place details
- Locality
- Briançon
- Region
- Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Country
- France
- Population
- 11,577
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- History
- Demographics
- Geography
- Climate
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- Notable people
- Sport
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- Sport
- Cycling
- Ice hockey
- Kayaking
- Skiing
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Briançon (, ) is the sole subprefecture of the Hautes-Alpes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in Southeastern France. It is the highest city in France at an altitude of , based on the national definition as a community containing more than 2,000 inhabitants. It has about 11,000 inhabitants.
Briançon has been part of the Fortifications of Vauban UNESCO World Heritage Sites since they were established in 2008.