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Village guide · Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · 4 places to discover

A fortress town fortified by Vauban between twin forts, Colmars preserves its intact ramparts at the heart of the Haut Verdon, at the gateway to the Mercantour national park.

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The 4 must-see places in Colmars

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Ramparts of Colmars Must-see

Vauban fortifications entirely encircling the town, linking the twin forts.

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Fort de Savoie Must-see

A 17th-century fort overlooking the town, one of the twin forts built on Vauban's orders.

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Village of Colmars

A main street lined with old houses, encircled by Vauban's ramparts.

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Haut Verdon Valley at Colmars

Alpine landscapes of the Haut Verdon surrounding the fortress town, at the gateway to the Mercantour.

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