Colors of Briancon - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle
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Some hotels in Briançon are distinguished by a special atmosphere of historical charm, including Hôtel Edelweiss occupying a beautiful building of the late 19th century. 20 cozy rooms are …
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It's quite easy to find a hotel suitable for a romantic holiday in Briançon, and Suite Home Briancon Serre Chevalier is very attractive in this respect. This nice hotel located near the …
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Briancon is an ancient city with rich historical heritage. It was mentioned for the first time in the 8th century B.C. Starting from its creation this city was performing the role of a …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Briancon and surroundings
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Briancon
♥ Co-cathédrale Notre-Dame, Embrun, 39.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cattedrale di S. Giusto, Susa, 40.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Abbazia dei Ss. Pietro e Andrea di Novalesa, San Pietro, 41.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, 48.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Chiesa San Verano ad Abbadia Alpina, Pinerolo, 51.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette, Antsirabé, 53.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica di S. Maurizio, Pinerolo, 53.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Co-cathédrale Notre-Dame, Embrun, 39.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cattedrale di S. Giusto, Susa, 40.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Abbazia dei Ss. Pietro e Andrea di Novalesa, San Pietro, 41.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, 48.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Chiesa San Verano ad Abbadia Alpina, Pinerolo, 51.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette, Antsirabé, 53.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica di S. Maurizio, Pinerolo, 53.3 km from the center. On the map
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Survived castles around Briancon
♥ Castle 'Château de Fort Queyras' Hautes-Alpes, 19.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castel Delfino' Pontinvrea, 47.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Charbonnières' Savoie, 75.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Bayard' Isère, 76.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Fayet' Isère, 78.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de La Salle' Savoie, 82.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Les Marches' Savoie, 83.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Fort Queyras' Hautes-Alpes, 19.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castel Delfino' Pontinvrea, 47.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Charbonnières' Savoie, 75.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Bayard' Isère, 76.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Fayet' Isère, 78.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de La Salle' Savoie, 82.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Les Marches' Savoie, 83.5 km from the center. On the map
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Unique landmarks in Briancon and around
Face Ski Slope
From the series “Top 13 Furious Ski Resorts and Pistes”![](../../extreme/img/w300/face-ski-slope_1.jpg)
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Distance from Briancon center - 66.3 km.
With a view to the fact that the landscape changes during the descent frequently and fundamentally, it is no wonder why the 'Face' slopes are used by countless extreme sports enthusiasts. 'Face' and the other nearby 'black' ski slopes are a permanent training place of many well-known athletes. Here began Jean-Claude Killy - the triple Olympic world champion to train. To his credit was called one of the ski slopes (L'Espace Killy). …
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La Grave Resort
From the series “Top 13 Furious Ski Resorts and Pistes”![](../../extreme/img/w300/la-grave-resort_1.jpg)
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Distance from Briancon center - 31.6 km.
Usually the followers of the extreme descent climb up to the glacier La Meije and choose one of the downhill routes. Without exception, all the slopes are characterized by the numerous sharp rocks, stones and cracks. La Grave will please the experienced athletes not only thanks to the variety of difficult slopes, but also because of the absence of ski beginners. The inexperienced athletes are extremely rare guests of the health resort. La Grave is still rarely visited by tourists with the children. Here you can sharpen your own championship on the first-class ski slopes, watch the other experienced skiers or take some lessons from the highly qualified trainers. …
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Saudi Arabia to Open 38 Hotels in Diriyah
Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022.
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27.07.2024
Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022.
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Colors of Briancon in photos
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