The old forts of Briancon - 3 - French Alps
by Paul MAURICE
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The old forts of Briancon - 3 - French Alps
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Paul MAURICE
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The Fort des 3 Tetes (Fort of the 3 heads) is an ancient fort located above the old city of Briancon. It's the central core of the 18th century fortified ensemble.
The Fort du Randouillet is a bastioned structure located on the edge of the cliff above the Fort des 3 Tetes.
The famous military architect Vauban drew the plan of the city and fortifications. These forts were classed as World Heritage by UNESCO in 2008.
Le Fort des 3 Tetes est un ancien fort situé au-dessus de la vieille ville de Briançon. C'est le noyau central de l'ensemble fortifié du XVIIIe siècle.
Le Fort du Randouillet est un ouvrage bastionné situé au bord de la falaise au dessus du Fort des 3 Tetes.
Le célèbre architecte militaire Vauban a dessiné le plan de la ville et des fortifications. Ces forts ont été classés au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO en 2008.
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