Mountain sports enthusiasts seeking year-round skiing, climbing, and hiking in the French Alps
Extensive focus on outdoor sports with equipment provided and easy access to skiing, climbing, hiking, and via ferrata directly from the house.
Stunning mountain panoramas visible from every window of the house, creating an inspiring environment for work and relaxation.
Located within the ancient fortified citadel of Briançon, offering a unique historical setting combined with modern coliving amenities.
Remarkable sunny climate in the Alps with guests reporting 98% sunshine during multi-month stays, unusual for mountain locations.
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Cloud Citadel is a coliving space located in the UNESCO World Heritage citadel of Briançon, France's highest town at 1,326 meters above sea level in the heart of the French Alps.
The space is home to an international community of nature-loving digital nomads and remote workers, housed in a former military governor's residence built in 1823 with stunning mountain views and 300+ days of sunshine a year.
Jelena Banjac from Bosnia and Joé Veber from France, two millennials who had the chance to live and travel in various countries around the world, created Cloud Citadel after spending a couple of years in the traditional corporate world. They decided to shake their routine and build something new and exciting for their peers.
They created Cloud Citadel to bring together a community of like-minded people that value interaction and exchange, strongly believing that people are much richer together than alone. They hoped this initiative would foster experiences, creativity and human connections in the heart of the French Alps.
Cloud Citadel's philosophy centers on the belief that when people come together, magic happens. They recognize that everyone has their unique path in life, has been through a unique set of experiences and accumulated specific knowledge. When residents share time together, they get surprised, get smarter, laugh, cry, challenge themselves, learn from their mistakes, help each other, realize that they are all facing the same kind of issues, connect with each other, reconnect with themselves, and all of that enables them to blossom, each in their own beautiful way.
The community loves mountain activities because they ground people in the now, make them forget about everyday worries and reconnect them to nature. Cloud Citadel is a place where residents thrive at finding a healthy balance between what they have to do and what they want to do. Nature is never far and a quick bath in a forest of pine trees, where the water flows, the wind blows and the sun gently shines through the canopy, is the best remedy for a crowded mind.
The community operates through The Monday Family Meeting and The Saturday Family Dinner as the two most important events of the week. During the family meeting, they plan together the indoor and outdoor activities of the week. Everyone can suggest an activity and is free to join or not. This approach empowers colivers, places them at the center of the community and enables people to organize themselves workwise and free their schedule when there is an activity they want to participate in.
Cloud Citadel is situated at the edge of the fortifications of Briançon's UNESCO World Heritage old town, known as "Cité Vauban". Built in 1823 as the former residence of the military governor, the house enjoys unobstructed views down the valley and abundant sunshine — the area boasts over 300 days of sun per year.
Briançon is France's highest town, nestled at the meeting point of five valleys in the heart of the Hautes-Alpes, just 20 km from the Italian border. The old town itself feels like a village within the city, with colorful narrow streets lined with cafés, bars, restaurants, shops, art galleries, and bookstores. Guests describe the location as peaceful, with phenomenal alpine views from the rooms and hiking trails accessible directly from the house. The surrounding area borders the Ecrins National Park (with glaciers reaching 4,101 m) and the Queyras Regional Park.
The region is home to three of France's largest ski resorts — Serre Chevalier, Montgenèvre, and La Grave-La Meije — making it a year-round destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The Hautes-Alpes sit at the junction of continental and Mediterranean climates, resulting in exceptional biodiversity and a wide variety of landscapes.
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A deposit of 50% of the total amount is required at booking to confirm the reservation.
The remaining 50% of the total amount is due 30 days prior to the arrival date.
If cancelled more than 15 days before arrival, the 50% deposit is non-refundable. If the remaining balance has already been paid, it would be refunded.
If the guest cancels 15 days or less prior to arrival, or in case of a no-show, full payment is required — no refund.
If the guest decides to leave earlier than scheduled, full payment for the entire stay is required — no refund for the remaining nights.