Tourist attractions Embrun

Created in 1960, Serre-Ponçon covers 7 413 acres (more than Lake Annecy). 3km wide, it is 20km long from Embrun to Espinasses and holds some 1 270 million m 3 of water. The water is held back by an equally impressive dam . A number of scenic road..

One of Vauban’s greatest works, the town is striking for the breadth of its streets and grid pattern; everything here has a defensive function… Visiting the citadel reveals the quality of its architecture: from the gunpowder store with its well-pre..

For centuries the only way into this valley was via dangerous mule tracks over passes which remained snowbound until very late in the season. This isolation has left the valley unspoilt, making it ideal for hiking, skiing and white-water sports. To e..