Fort des Têtes

#527 among destinations in France

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The Fort des Têtes, also known as the Fort des Trois Têtes, is a fortification in the vicinity of Briançon in the Dauphiné region of southeastern France. Partially designed by Vauban, the fort was first established as a permanent fortification in the 1720s and was used by the French army until 1940. Owing to its testimony to the advancement of military fortifications and Vauban's influence in military architecture, it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1721 (303 years ago)Coordinates: 44°53'44"N, 6°39'3"E

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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurFrance

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Fort des Têtes – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Parc 1326, Fort du Randouillet, Church of Our Lady, Jardin du Gouverneur.

1.2 miW
44°53'21"N • 6°37'43"E
Parc 1326, Briançon
30 min walk • Watersports, Sport complex, Game and entertainment center
~190 ftSW
Forts and castles
Fort du Randouillet, Briançon
1 min walk • The Fort du Randouillet, is a fortification in the vicinity of Briançon in the Dauphiné region of southeastern France. Briançon was surveyed by Vauban in 1692.
0.5 miNW
Church
Church of Our Lady, Briançon
13 min walk • The collegiate church of Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Nicolas de Briançon is a former collegiate church that became the parish church of Notre-Dame et Saint-Nicolas located in Briançon in the Hautes-Alpes, place du Temple.
0.4 miW
44°53'52"N • 6°38'35"E
Jardin du Gouverneur, Briançon
11 min walk • Park
0.8 miW
44°53'53"N • 6°38'9"E
Hangar Zéro, Briançon
20 min walk • Park
1.1 miW
Ice rink, Sport, Sport venue
Patinoire René-Froger, Briançon
29 min walk • The Patinoire René Froger is an indoor sporting arena located in the Parc des Sports in Briançon, France. The capacity of the arena is 2,150 people and was built in 1968. It is currently home to the Diables Rouges de Briançon ice hockey team.
1.4 miSW
Locality
Puy-Saint-Pierre
36 min walk • For nature enthusiasts, Puy-Saint-Pierre is a paradise. The area is a haven for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, with an extensive network of trails that wind through lush forests, alpine meadows, and rugged mountain terrain.