ABOUT AUDIO WALK
An extraordinary adventure in the old town of Briançon! Travel through time, and visit the Vauban city in a different way. Let us frighten and surprise you as we guide you through the alleys and passages. You will be transported back in time and hear the tales of the fires that have ravaged the town twice, the meeting of witches, and much more! Discover the dark history and legends of Briançon with Briançon Fantômes!
YOU NEED
You will need a smartphone, headphones, and Internet/Data. Briançon Fantômes takes between 60-90 minutes to complete if you are completing the walk plus audio. It is recommendded to complete the audio tour in the late afternoon or evening because the atmosphere in the old town of Briançon is mystical as dusk arrives.
WARNING
Briançon Fantômes is not for the faint-hearted! Children under 8 years old are not recommended to listen to the audio tour. The town is steep and has uneven surfaces, please pay attention while walking through and around the old town. Stop in a safe area when listening to the audio for the tour.
Walk back into time and visit history.
Transport back in time through the music and story of the medieval town of Briancon. Follow the map and stop at the markers for the each chapter.
Credits
Music
- Bach - Toccata and Fugue in D Minor
- Secession Studies - Heart of Darkness
- Achille-Claude Debussy - Suite bergamasque: Clair de lune
- Mussorgsky - Night on the Bare Mountain
- Gustav Mahler - Adagietto from Symphony No. 5
- Frédéric Chopin - Prelude in E-Minor Op. 28 No. 4
- Vozes da Tranquilidade - Missa Cum Jubilo Sanctus
- Mark Korven - What Went We
- Rachmaninov - The Isle of the Dead, Symphonic poem Op. 29
- Frédéric Chopin - Op. 9, No. 1 in B flat minor. Larghetto
- Alexander Litvinovsky - Le Grand Cahier: X. L'Incendie
Historical References
- Briançon à travers l'histoire - Jacqueline Routier
- Images du Brianconnais 1750-1950 - Roger Merle
- The History of Serre Chevalier and Briançon - Susan Lomas
Writer/Producer/Web Developer
FAQ
How long is the audio tour?
If you are walking, 60 to 90 minutes. If you are listening within the comfort of your home, 30 minutes
Do I need to do all the stops?
No, there is no order and you are not required to do all the stops within the audio.
How much does it cost?
It is free! We do appreciate postive reviews on Trip Advisor and/or Google so that others find us and listen to the audio.
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