Briançon — General View and the Chaussée — Publisher Joubert, n°15

Description

Aerial view of Briançon in 1896, showing the town located at 1131 meters altitude, referred to as the « Highest City in Europe ». The image shows the fortifications (Fort des Sallettes, Fort du Châtrou, Col du Mont Gaudre at 1000 m) and the Chaussée. The back is blank, with a fold line and the publisher « Joubert, publisher, 15 » at the bottom of the front.