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20th July 2008
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Briançon PropertyBriançon is the largest of the alpine ski resorts to be found in the Guisane valley. Being a great winter sports destination and having a historic town, Briançon is popular with tourists all year round.If you are looking for property in Briançon please don't hesitate to get in contact with our property consultants.   - +44 (0)1225 463752 - 24 hoursProperty prices are very reasonable whether you are looking for a town house or ski chalet, and as a result, Briançon is very popular with home buyers either purchasing property as holiday homes, or as primary residences. Briançon guideThe town of Briançon is Europe’s highest town, in the North of the Rhône Alps department. As you enter the town, it has a drawbridged entrance; Briançon was a medieval fortress, its historic centre walled and fortified by Vauban. Today the town is home to a popular ski resort. The nearest airports are Grenoble and Turin.It is the largest Alpine ski resort to be found in the Guisane Valley and with 111 runs to choose from is renowned for its slopes. In the winter visitors ski, sledge and snowboard, while in the summer walking, climbing and canoeing can be enjoyed - canoeing in the central river. View our holiday rentals in and around Briançon. The upper area is walled and has the Fort du Chateau, it is also where the Durance and Guisane River meet. Briançon is unusual in that it has two gargouilles; these are two small canals which run through the centre of the street - in the fortified upper town. The lower town has many good restaurants, shops and cafes. Property in Briançon is very, very affordable, but because of this, quickly snapped up. The Rhône Alps are the third most popular tourist resort in France. Although prices in the Southern French Alps are generally lower than those in the North. Flying to Grenoble? Visit the FrenchEntrée Flights to France map to view the airlines flying from the major UK airports to the airports closest to Briançon in France. |
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