Fort des Trois Têtes

  • Historic site and monument
  • Military Patrimony
  • Fort
  • UNESCO World Heritage
  • Town of Art & History
  • Classical
  • 18th C
  • Classified
, 05100 Briançon
Please note that the nearest station is more than
The pivotal point of Briançon's defensive system, this fort replaced the entrenched camp on the Trois Têtes plateau, which Vauban considered so important for the town's defence, in 1721. Its surface area is one and a half times that of the upper town.
The fort owes its name to the rocky plateau on which it was built. Intended to prevent enemies from taking up positions above the town, a fortified camp was established on this height in 1709 according to Vauban's 1700 project. The final works began after the end of the War of Spanish Succession and the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713, which modified the border with the Duchy of Savoy. It lasted until 1734.
This fort is the most important work of the 18th century fortified barrier and opposes 600...
  • Tips
    Can be visited all year round with guided tours only.
    Snowshoe outings in winter
    Sound and light shows in summer.

Services

Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Incline >5% but reasonable
Shows
Guided individual tours
Guided group tours
Guided tours

Location

Fort des Trois Têtes
, 05100 Briançon
Please note that the nearest station is more than
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Environment
  • Town outskirts
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