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Culture & Heritage

Home to UNESCO World Heritage fortifications, the architectural jewels of the Via Alta, contemporary land art, and natural wonders, the Alpes-Maritimes, Hautes-Alpes, and Alpes de Haute-Provence areas promise a delicious cultural voyage through the ages. Forging bridges between ancient history and visionary creativity, the Southern Alps never fails to captivate.

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Top cultural outings in the Alps
The Southern Alps is home to high-level culture. At a museum, in the heart of nature, or on a tailor-made itinerary, these ten outings are not to be missed.
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The Walls and the Old Town of Briancon, FranceThe Walls and the Old Town of Briancon, France
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Alps
In the Hautes-Alpes region, the fortifications of Briançon and the stronghold of Mont-Dauphin were listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites in 2008. These two must-see...
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Alpine Cultural Escape: Essential Museums and Monuments
At the crossroads of cultural influences, the Alps is home to famous cross-border roads, unusual museums, and legendary monuments. Between land and sea and France and Italy,...
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