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Mont-Dauphin is a commune in the Hautes-Alpes department in southeastern France.
Map of 05600 Mont-Dauphin, France
At the confluence of Durance and Guil rivers, overlooking the impressive canyon of the latter flowing down from Queyras valley, 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.
References
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