Place Forte
Located in the heart of the Alps, the place was created in 1692 by Vauban to secure the border. Listed as a World Heritage site, this fortified site features a village and combines military with civilian elements.
Located in the heart of the Alps, the place was created in 1692 by Vauban to secure the border. Listed as a World Heritage site, this fortified site features a village and combines military with civilian elements.
Programme
La bataille de Little Bighorn, Ousmane Sow
The sculptural ensemble of the Senegalese artist depicts the last Indian victory over General Custer’s troops: 11 horses and 24 characters (Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, Two Moon and Chief Gall …) conveying power and emotion.
Access
Place Forte
05600 Mont-Dauphin
+33 (0)4 92 45 42 40
village-fortifie-montdauphin.fr
June 1 to July 9:
Tuesday through Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
July 11 through September 3:
Tuesday through Sunday at 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 2:15 to 5:15 p.m.
September 5 to October 1:
Tuesday through Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
October 7 through May 31:
Saturday and Sunday at 2:45 p.m. and 3:45 p.m.
(Additional sessions on Wednesdays at 2:45 pm and 3:45 pm during school vacations)
Except on January 1st, May 1st, November 1st, November 11th, December 25th.
Attention, online reservation required
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CULTURE & HERITAGE
• Guillestre : center town of 2400 inhabitants nestled in the heart of its historic ramparts at 1000 meters altitude
• Arvieux and Saint-Véran : the villages of Queyras, regional natural park
• The silver mine of L'Argentière-la-Bessée
WALKS
• Sentier des marmottes
• Path of the thuriferous junipers
• La fontaine pétrifiante de Réotier
PLACES TO STAY
• Le Glacier Bleu : gîte auberge (Mont-Dauphin)
• Le Pavillon des Officiers : an authentic Vauban building (Mont-Dauphin)
• La Maison du Guil : bed and breakfast and gites (Eygliers)
PLACES TO EAT/DRINK
• Les Cent Ciels : restaurant and bed and breakfast (Mont-Dauphin)
• Le Galet : chez Jacquie et Fifi (Mont-Dauphin)
• Le Dahu du Marquis : cookie and pizzeria (Mont-Dauphin)
