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Fort Queyras

Route de la Citadelle, Château-Ville-Vieille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Description

Fort Queyras is a 13th century fortified castle located in the village of Château-Ville-Vieille, in the French Southern Alps. Its role was to protect the Haut-Dauphiné region against invading forces from the County of Savoy or Provence. At the turn of the 18th century, it was inspected and further strengthened by Vauban (the military engineer). It lost its military purpose after WW2.

Access & Transport

The fort is in Château-Ville-Vieille. The closest train station is in Mont-Dauphin, 30km, on the Marseille to Briançon line. By car, it is 60km from Briançon, 80km from Gap and 260km from Marseille.

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining a visit there with a drive or hike through the Queyras National Park and going up the famous Col d'Izoard for the fantastic scenery.

Meta review

The Fort isn't very well-known abroad and reviews are overall good but not exceptional. Visitors enjoy the friendly reception, the good explanatory panels available not only in French but also in Italian and English (with some dedicated to children as well) and the great views over the valley. There are quite a few tourists who were underwhelmed, feeling that the potential was there but too many rooms were empty and/or in need of renovation and that the entrance price was relatively high.

Environmental & Social

Environmentally neutral. Tourism helps preserve the region's architectural heritage and bring some economic activity to the village

Conclusion

If you are already planning to visit the Southern Alps and the Briançon / Queyras area, then Fort Queyras would be an enjoyable addition to your itinerary. If not, they are better and more accessible options.

Key positive

Not busy and good explanatory boards

The complex is quite impressive

Key negative

Many rooms not renovated / not much furnishing

Not cheap considering the size & content

Suitability

Suitable for all ages. We think visitors with reduced mobility would be authorized to use the road up to the entrance but beyond that they will not be able to access the various levels because of the stairs.

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:1h 15m

est. visit time:1h 30m

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:May, 01

Season 1

MONDAY10:00 - 18:00

TUESDAY10:00 - 18:00

WEDNESDAY10:00 - 18:00

THURSDAY10:00 - 18:00

FRIDAY10:00 - 18:00

SATURDAY11:00 - 18:00

SUNDAY11:00 - 18:00

Start of Season 2:Nov, 06

Season 2

MONDAY -

TUESDAY -

WEDNESDAY -

THURSDAY -

FRIDAY -

SATURDAY -

SUNDAY -

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
70 - 99
€10
Adult
16 - 69
€13
Child
5 - 15
€10
Infant
0 - 4
€0
Student price is 10€

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