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Château de Champcomeau

Champcomeau Castle

Alligny-en-Morvan

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where
Alligny-en-Morvan

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Château de Champcomeau stands in Alligny-en-Morvan (Nièvre), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

The château de Champcomeau stands on a rise overlooking a river, north of the village of Alligny-en-Morvan in the Nièvre department. Known locally as the Tour-d'Ocle, the site still bears traces of its old moats, evidence of the stronghold's former importance. Its history goes back to the Middle Ages, when the land belonged to the barony of Island-lès-Saulieu before passing to various lordly families.

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What to know

  • No verified information is available regarding opening times or visiting arrangements.
  • The site sits on a rise, meaning access involves walking on uneven ground.
  • This is primarily a historical site, with the surviving remains being the old moats.

Where this château is

Alligny-en-Morvan · Nièvre · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Address

Alligny-en-Morvan, Nièvre

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

Where is the château de Champcomeau located?
It stands in the commune of Alligny-en-Morvan, in the Nièvre department.
Can the château de Champcomeau be visited?
No verified information confirms public visiting arrangements.
What remains of the château de Champcomeau today?
The remains of its old moats can be seen on a rise known as the Tour-d'Ocle.
Where does the name Champcomeau come from?
The site's other name, Tour-d'Ocle, comes from Jean d'Ocle, one of its former lords.

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