🏰 Towns

Château-Chinon

Perched at nearly 600 m, Château-Chinon is the historic capital of the Morvan and offers an exceptional panorama over the surrounding hills. François Mitterrand was its mayor for more than twenty years.

Highlights

  • The Septennat museum: official gifts received by President Mitterrand
  • The Costume museum
  • The monumental fountain by Niki de Saint Phalle and Jean Tinguely
  • The Calvaire hill with its 360° view

Location

Events nearby

🌿 NatureWed 12 Aug

Solar Eclipse and Flea Market

📍 Château-Chinon

A 93% eclipse will be visible on August 12. Come watch this solar eclipse in a beautiful location: from one of the peaks of the Morvan.

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🌿 NatureTue 1 Sept

Château-Chinon Calvary Walk

📍 Château-Chinon

This 9.5-kilometer walk passes over the Calvaire hilltop and traverses the Yonne valley. With Dutch-speaking guide.

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