Embrun, Administrative center in Hautes-Alpes, France
Description
Embrun is a mountain town in the Hautes-Alpes in southeastern France, sitting on a plateau surrounded by higher peaks. The settlement features a historic core with medieval streets and a large cathedral that rises above the surrounding buildings.
History
The location dates to ancient times as Ebrodunum and served as a key administrative center in this Alpine region. In medieval times it became a religious power center when a bishopric was established, and this role shaped development for centuries afterward.
Culture
The cathedral here holds religious significance as a gathering place and reflects centuries of faith in this mountain region. Local traditions remain tied to the Alpine landscape and the seasonal rhythms that shape daily life.
Practical
The train station connects to larger cities and allows visitors to explore neighboring valleys by car. The best time to visit is summer and early fall when weather is stable and mountain roads are easily passable.
Did you know?
The Embrunman triathlon takes place here, a demanding competition that draws athletes from across Europe to race through the mountains and lakes of this region. The town has become known among sports enthusiasts for hosting outdoor events in an authentic Alpine setting.
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Embrun Cathedral
310 m
Mont Guillaume
5.1 km
Tour Brune
235 m
Couvent des Cordeliers d'Embrun
35 m
Maison des Chanonges
262 m
Aquaparc
2.3 km
Stèle aux radeliers
2.4 kmA la mémoire des morts pour la défense de la patrie 1870-1871
118 m
Monument à Clovis Hugues
303 m
Fontaine, rue de la Liberté (Embrun)
209 m
Ancienne église Saint-Donat d'Embrun
89 m
Hôtel des gouverneurs (Embrun)
159 m
Fontaine, rue Pierre-et-Marie-Curie
281 mOrgue de tribune de la cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Embrun
310 m
Passerelle sur la Durance d'Embrun
1.7 km
Chapelle des Seyeres
4.7 km
Jardin de l'Archevéché
300 m
Fontaine, place Saint-Marcellin
107 m
Fontaine, place Eugène-Barthelon
97 m
Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens de Puy-Sanières
4.8 km
Ancien archevéché
304 m
Chapelle du Serre
4.1 km
Jardin de Zell
601 mOrgue de chœur de la cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Embrun
310 mOrgue de la cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Embrun
310 m
Immeuble, 39 rue Clovis-Hugues, Embrun
65 mScenic viewpoint
3.3 kmScenic viewpoint
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