Embrun

Embrun occupies a mountainside above the Durance valley in the Hautes-Alpes of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. The town looks across Lac de Serre-Ponçon, one of France’s largest artificial lakes, while Alpine slopes rise quickly beyond its streets. Embrun was an episcopal centre for centuries, a role recalled by Notre-Dame du Réal Cathedral, built largely between the 12th and 13th centuries. Its Romanesque façade is a defining feature of the old town. In summer, the lake draws sailors and other water-sport enthusiasts, while the surrounding valleys connect Embrun with the wider southern Alps near Italy. See how Embrun fits into the broader Serre-Ponçon and Hautes-Alpes area by browsing webcams nearby.

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