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Tour: Briançon during the Second World War

Name: Tour: Briançon during the Second World War
Start: 2026-07-02
End: 2026-11-11
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Cultural
Guided tour
Historic

Porte d'Embrun, Cité Vauban, 05100 Briançon

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  From 14:30 to 16:30
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  Wednesday11November
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A themed tour tracing the history of Briançon during the Second World War. Led and guided by the tour guides from Briançon’s Heritage Department.

Come and retrace the steps of Aspirant Jan, the hero of the liberation of Briançon, from the Porte d'Embrun to the top of the château fort where the German soldiers were entrenched on 6 September 1944. The tour will also cover the fighting in June 1940, the occupation and liberation of Briançon. Duration: 2h RDV: Porte d'Embrun, near the war memorial, Jean Freund car park nearby. Please allow plenty of time for travel and parking if the tour is to leave on time. The guide reserves the right to cancel or interrupt any tour if necessary for the safety of visitors. Tours are available for groups of 2 or more. The fort has no water or public toilets. Please bring suitable mountain clothing and footwear.

Services

Animals accepted

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Accessibility

Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance

Documentation

Rendez-vous, été-automne 2026, brochure

Rates

Full price: €7

Concession price: €5

Free for children under 6

No payment on the day of the visit.

Limited number of places.

Booking essential:

- online via the Serre Chevalier & Briançon Tourist Office website

OR

- in person at the Heritage Service reception and shop and at the Serre Chevalier & Briançon Tourist Office

Payment methods

Check

Bank/credit card

Cash

Online payment

Opening times

On 2 July 2026

10:00 at 12:00

On 6 September 2026

14:30 at 16:30

On 18 October 2026

On 11 November 2026

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