Best Student Accommodation in Briançon, France

While in Briançon, you can visit the Collegiate Church of Notre Dame, which is classified as a historical monument. Dating from the 18th century, it was built under the supervision of Vauban to replace an old parish church destroyed during the construction of the ramparts. The building consists of two twin towers. One of them has a baroque sundial, one of the most beautiful in the Alps, and the other one has a clock. The monument combines classical French architecture with Italian influences.

Drop by Fort des Salettes on the heights of Briançon, at an altitude of 1,538 meters. It was built to protect the town from the Italian enemy troops. Vauban drew the plans during the 18th century. Inspired by medieval towers, the building can accommodate a hundred people on two levels. In the middle of the 19th century, the fort was reinforced with a bastioned enclosure, bunkers and a gunpowder magazine. Today the Fort is well preserved. The decorations with the royal coats of arms can still be seen. The building is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Network of Vauban’s Major Sites.

For museum lovers, The Briançon Mine Museum houses three permanent exhibitions on country mining, the geology of the coalfields and the fossils of the coal of Briançon. Every year, temporary exhibitions are organized to recount the history of the Briançon region, which is strongly marked by mining. During your visit, you can also discover models of country mines, mining objects, an interactive terminal to learn more about the mines, canals, ovens and geological games for young and old alike.

You can also, during your stay in the mountains, discover the nearby tourist destinations such as Le Monêtier-les-Bains, Saint-Chaffrey, Montgenèvre, and the Queyras Regional Nature Park.

Since Briançon is a ski resort town, walking is easy and everything is close. However, there are many free ski buses that link the valley villages; if the schedule of these buses does not fit you best, paid buses are available as well. Taxi services are also available across the town.

You can also hire a car for your use, there are a number of fantastic car rental companies based in Europe. Keep in mind that car parking at all base areas comes at a cost and can be limited though.

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