Mont-Dauphin (French pronunciation: [mɔ̃ dofɛ̃]; Occitan: Montdaufin) is a commune in the Hautes-Alpes department in southeastern France.
At the confluence of Durance and Guil rivers, overlooking the impressive canyon of the latter flowing down from Queyras valleys, Mont-Dauphin is one of the many places fortified by Vauban in the second half of the 17th century.
In 2008, the place forte of Mont-Dauphin, was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as part of the "Fortifications of Vauban" group.
Population
See also
- Communes of the Hautes-Alpes department
References
External links
- Official site
- Website of the fortifications Centre des monuments nationaux
- MontDauphin.com : webcams, meteo, pictures, everything about Vauban's Castle (French)
- Webpage about the fortifications
