Collégiale Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Nicolas
Twin-towered Baroque collegiate church designed with Vauban’s involvement, built inside the old town walls as part of the fortifications.
This church was built between 1703 and 1718. The original church had been demolished because it stood outside the walls and was vulnerable to attack, so Vauban himself chose a new site on high ground inside the ramparts. Its heavy twin towers serve a defensive function as well and form part of the World Heritage listing. Inside you will find an ornate Baroque altar and murals, and two stone lions adorn the portal. It lies at the north end of the old town, near the top of the main street, and can be visited together with a walk along the ramparts. The terrace in front offers wide views.
Opening hours
About 9am–6pm (closed to visitors during services)
Nearby sights
- Cité Vauban (Briançon Old Town)
- Pont d'Asfeld
- Fort des Têtes & Fort du Randouillet
- Serre Chevalier
- Montgenèvre
- Col d'Izoard & Casse Déserte
- Vallée de la Clarée & Névache
- Les Grands Bains du Monêtier