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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.
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
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
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Key facts
- French commune.name
- Briançon
- French commune.commune status
- Subprefecture and commune
- French commune.image
- Collégiale Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Nicolas de Briançon.jpg
- French commune.caption
- A view of the Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame and Saint-Nicolas
- French commune.image coat of arms
- Blason ville fr Briançon (Hautes-Alpes).svg
- French commune.arrondissement
- Briançon
- French commune.canton
- Briançon-1 and 2
- French commune.INSEE
- 05023
- French commune.postal code
- 05100
- French commune.mayor
- Arnaud Murgia
- French commune.party
- DVD
- French commune.term
- 2020–2026
- French commune.intercommunality
- Briançonnais
- French commune.elevation min m
- 1167
- French commune.elevation max m
- 2540
- French commune.area km2
- 28.07
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Wikidata facts
- Official name
- Briançon
- Demonym
- brianzonesi
- Population
- 10748
- Area
- 28.07
- Elevation
- 1574
- Official website
- www.ville-briancon.fr
- Image
- Vielle Ville de Briançon.jpg
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- Briançon
- postal code
- 05100
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- Briançon
- male population
- 5679
- female population
- 5946
- contact page URL
- www.ville-briancon.frnous-ecrire
- phone number
- +33-4-92-21-20-72
- email address
- mailto:[email protected]
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Travel guide
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thumb|350px|Vauban's fortifications. Fortifications built by Vauban in the 17th century to defend the region from the Austrians
Eat
Restaurants aren't that plentiful in Briançon; there are several pizza places but only a few French eateries.
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- History
- Demographics
- Geography
- Climate
- Sights
- Notable people
- Sport
- International relations
- Sport
- Cycling
- Ice hockey
- Kayaking
- Skiing
- See also
- References
- Literature
- External links
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.
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