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. ![Le Saint Paul](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/549000/548999/fd223132_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Le Saint Paul CA $2,592 per person Apr 26 - May 2 found 1 day ago Roundtrip flight included Vancouver (YVR) to Nice (NCE) 9.2/10 Wonderful! (319 reviews) Staff were very accommodating! 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