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.
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.
Place Forte
05600 Mont-Dauphin
+33 (0)4 92 45 42 40
place-forte-montdauphin.fr
January to May:
Saturday and Sunday, 2:45 and 3:45 p.m.
(additional sessions on Wednesdays at 2:45 and 3:45 pm during school vacations)
June 1 through July 8:
Tuesday through Sunday, 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.
July 9 to September 4:
Tuesday through Sunday, 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 2:15 p.m., 3:15 p.m., 4:15 p.m.
September 6-30:
Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30am, 11:30am, 3:30pm, 4:30pm
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)