Visit of the fortified town of Mont-Dauphin

The fortified town of Mont-Dauphin was built by Vauban at the end of the 17th century to strengthen the defence of the Alpine border. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

It is now a tiny perched village with a breathtaking view, which can be visited freely or through a guided tour granting access to the defensive structures (arsenal, bastions…).

Another peculiarity: the church was never completed and only features a chancel and a chevet. Don’t hesitate to step inside to observe the fossils of amanita-like shells embedded in the pink marble flagstones.