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Colmars-les-Alpes, a medieval town later fortified by the illustrious Vauban, is at the crossroads of natural and historical heritage. A commune in the Mercantour National Park and a former frontier town, the town is surprisingly rich in perfectly preserved military and religious buildings.
A real favorite! You’d almost expect knights to emerge from the two forts, built at the end of the 17th century in the style of Vauban and guarding the town’s entrances from their rocky promontories.
Access is on foot from the village center to both sites, which offer beautiful panoramic views… and you’ll remember the little climb up the winding steps to reach the
Savoy fort
.
These monuments are the scene of many cultural events, because they lend themselves well to natural settings.
Practical info: Only the Fort de Savoie is open to visitors at certain times of the year, and you can walk around the Fort de France along a beautiful caponier equipped with loopholes.
in just 45 minutes of easy round-trip walking from the fortified village.
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the medieval festival, experience an unforgettable epic in the heart of the Middle Ages.
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the Friday market experience, the city is transformed into a magnificent Provencal market.
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