Title: Vauban Fortress in Briançon - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Vauban Fortress Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Briancon-Citadel-Hotels.0-l6111120-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Briançon](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Briancon.d4759.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Briançon](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Briancon.d4759.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Vauban Fortress Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Vauban-Fortress.d6111120.Car-Rental-Guide)[Briançon Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Briancon.d4759.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Vauban Fortress Tours and Activities ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4759/5a861e9e-c877-431f-892d-799aa39baaaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4759/5a861e9e-c877-431f-892d-799aa39baaaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Briancon sous le soleil ☀️ et quelques nuages !](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4759/b705bfa2-0b72-485b-95e7-630b152cf5b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4759/72710bf7-be59-4e4a-a2e1-1db9e1fdf424.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Medieval village in brainçon, France ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4759/283d88a8-d790-4df9-aa75-dd89c36dc88d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Vauban Fortress Activities [Briançon travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Brianon.dx4759) --- --- ## Plan a trip to see Vauban Fortress Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Best Western Plus Nice Cosy Hôtel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/985800/985715/20715e21_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Best Western Plus Nice Cosy Hôtel Nice City Centre CA $1,159 per person Apr 12 - Apr 17 found 19 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Montreal (YMQ) to Nice (NCE) 7.4/10 Good! (704 reviews) The hotel & room is clean with safety box, kettle, tea/coffee box , 2 bottles water in fridge. The distance is around 3 minutes from train station, with all shops restaurants around，very convenient. The buffet is impressive, with american standards, servers wearing butlers uniforms, with variety foods, scrambled eggs and bacon, fresh fruits, yogurt, the best of my trip. The towels quality is much better than european hotels provided． i told manager The internet was unstable after 2 am in the morning before i left, he immediately checked with internet provider, very responsive in doing that. The price is good. i would recommend this hotel． Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025 ![Nice Azur Riviera](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44570000/44567700/44567685/2f4a96b3_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Nice Azur Riviera Nice City Centre CA $1,689 per person Apr 12 - Apr 17 found 13 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Montreal (YMQ) to Nice (NCE) 9.2/10 Wonderful! (185 reviews) Staff was very helpful and courteous. Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025 ![Westminster Hotel & Spa Nice](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26300/26275/6abc78ff_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Westminster Hotel & Spa Nice Nice City Centre CA $1,881 per person Apr 26 - May 2 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Montreal (YMQ) to Nice (NCE) 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews) The hotel is perfectly located but a little tired. Half the plug sockets in our room weren’t working which was an irritation. 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