Briancon

Poco al di là del confine italo-francese, attraversando le Alpi italiane tramite il valico del Monginevro per arrivare nella zona delle Alte Alpi del dipartimento francese della Costa Azzurra, a 1325 metri d'altezza, sorge la cittadina di Briançon - o Brianzone in italiano. Nota per le piste sciistiche che la circondano, e nota anche per il particolare clima che la contraddistingue, Briançon è caratterizzata anche dallo stile tipicamente "militare" e "fortificato", visto che tutto ruota attorno al centro storico, al forte e alle mura. La città è divisa in due parti, Alta e Bassa. La prima corrisponde al centro storico, divenuto di recente sito del patrimonio dell'umanità UNESCO. Al suo interno troviamo le principali attrazioni turistiche di Briançon: tra cui la Porte de Pignerol - l'antica entrata alla città che vi porterà alla Grande Rue, una stretta via a scalinata circondata da graziose case d'epoca. La via principale è la Grande Gargouille, che si ammira soprattutto nel periodo natalizio, quando risplende di caratteristiche illuminazioni. Il forte di Briançon, Fort du Château, è la struttura che caratterizza tutta l'urbanistica del centro storico. Di grande interesse culturale è anche la chiesa Eglise de Notre Dame de St Nicolas: la si ammira con le sue imponenti mura e i suoi alti campanili gemelli, visibili da tutta la valle. Vi invito a visitare la cittadina in particolar modo nel periodo natalizio, quando la neve imbianca i paesaggi circostanti, le luci illuminano le vie interne e l'aria è resa speciale dal profumo di castagne. Un unica annotazione: Non disperatevi a cercare chi, mentre attraverserete il centro, continuerà a fischiare al vostro passaggio. In realtà i fischi insistenti derivano dalle decine di peluche a forma di marmotta in vendita nei negozi di souvernirs. Infatti, la marmotta, animale simbolo della città, è l'unico animale al mondo - oltre all'uomo - che sia in grado di fischiare!

Just beyond the French-Italian border, crossing the Italian Alps by the pass of Montgenevre to arrive in the area Hautes-Alpes department of the French Riviera, at 1325 meters above sea level, stands the town of Briançon - or Briançon in Italian . Note to the slopes that surround it, and also known for its special atmosphere that distinguishes it, Briançon is also characterized by a typically "military" and "fortified", since everything revolves around the old town, the fort and the walls. The city is divided into two parts, Upper and Lower. The first corresponds to the historical center, recently become the site of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Inside are the main tourist attractions of Briancon including the Porte de Pignerol - the ancient entrance to the city that will take you to the Grande Rue, a narrow staircase surrounded by a lovely old houses. The main street is the Great Gargoyle, that can be seen especially at Christmas time, when it shines feature lighting. The fortress of Briançon, Fort du Château, is the structure that characterizes the entire urban planning of the center. Of great cultural interest is the church Eglise de Notre Dame de St Nicolas: you admire with its imposing walls and its high bell towers, visible from across the valley. I invite you to visit the town especially during the Christmas season, when the snow covers the surrounding landscapes, the interior lights illuminate the streets and the air is made special by the scent of chestnuts. A unique note: Do not cry for those who seek, and cross the center will continue to whistle in your path. In fact, the insistent ringing derived from dozens of plush marmot on sale in the form of In the reception. In fact, the marmot, animal symbol of the city, is the only animal in the world - more than the man - who is able to whistle!

En el transcurso de la ruta motera (Entrimo-Pirineos-Alpes-Stelvio), tuvimos la ocasión de pasar dos días en esta ciudad francesa de los Alpes. Situada en un lugar estratégico para poder visitar Los Alpes, dispone de gran cantidad de hoteles y servicios turísticos, esta cerca de muchas estaciones de esquí, grandes puertos de montaña y de Italia. Desde ella se pueden realizar numerosas rutas turísticas, ciclistas y moteras. Ha sido desde siempre un nudo de comunicaciones, que se puede observar en el gran casco histórico amurallado, que junto con las fortalezas que la rodean forman un conjunto de interés para los visitantes.

During the biker route (Entrimo-Pyrenees-Alpes-Stelvio), we had the occasion to spend two days in this French city in the Alps. Located in a strategic place to visit the Alps, you have plenty of hotels and tourist services, is close to many ski resorts, large ports of mountain and Italy. From here you can make numerous tursticas, cyclists and bikers routes. It has always been a communications hub, which can be seen in the large walled historic town, which along with the strengths that surround it form a set of interest for visitors.

Briançon es según sus habitantes la ciudad más alta de Europa. Está rodeada de una muralla, creada por Vauban en el siglo XVI. Encantadora tanto en invierno, por su paisaje nevado y el olor de las chimeneas de madera, como en verano por temperatura agradable y sus alrededores para hacer un buen trecking. A no perderse el restaurante Au pied de la Gargouille.

Briançon is according to its inhabitants the highest city in Europe. It is surrounded by a wall, created by Vauban in the sixteenth century. Lovely in winter, on the snow-covered landscape and the smell of wood fires, and summer for comfortable temperature and surroundings to make good trekking. A do not miss the restaurant Au pied de la Gargouille.

Briançon Serre Chevalier Où est né Luc Alphand célèbre skieur et pilote de courses automobiles est un endroit magnifique été comme hiver mais pesonnellement ma saison préférée est l'automne en effet à cette période les montagnes prennent des couleurs magnifiques rouges, jaunes, vertes grâce aux forets d'arbres dont elles sont recouvertent, mais l'hiver en revanche l'avantage c'est les multiples occupations possibles (ski, patnoire de plein aire, promenades en rakettes...) l'événement de l'hiver c'est la célèbre course sur glace "le trophée Andros" qui rassemblent en particulier Alain Prost, Olivier Panis, ou encore Jaques Laffite, et des guests comme Bixente Lizarazu l'an dernier

Where Briancon Serre Chevalier was born skier Luc Alphand famous racing driver and is a beautiful place like winter but was pesonnellement my favorite season is fall in effect at that time the mountains are beautiful colors red, yellow, green forests through trees they are recouvertent, but winter however the advantage is the many possible occupations (skiing, patnoire full area, rides rakettes ...) event of the winter is the famous ice racing "the Andros Trophy" which congregate in particular Alain Prost, Olivier Panis, or Jacques Laffite, and guests such as Bixente Lizarazu last year

Da non perdere la parte vecchia con i negozi tipici. Molto validi i piccoli ristoranti con menù turistici a buon prezzo.

very charming town, do not miss the old part with typical shops. Very valid small restaurants with tourist menus at good price