Château-Chinon was first a Celtic oppidum, then a Gallo-Roman castrum, and later the site of a large manor. It is Morvan's historical capital.
Sites to visit:
François Mitterand and Costume museums.
Monumental embellished fountain by Nicky de Saint-Phalle and Jean Tinguely, the F. Mitterand Centre, crucifix and viewpoint indicator, panoramic walk.
François Mitterand museum (Musée du Septennat):
6, rue du Château
Tel. 03.86.85.19.23
Gifts received by François Mitterand from throughout the world when he was President of the Republic are presented in the ancient XVIIIth century Sainte-Claire convent. Discover the XXth version "A Thousand and One Nights": an astonishing diversity of objects from the four corners of the world, illustrating the ritual of private and official gifts.
Open:
1 May through 30 June & 1 through 30 September daily
except Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
February through 30 April & 1 October through 31 Dec. daily
except Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 & 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
1 July through 31 August daily 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Costume museum:
4, rue du Château
Tel. 03.86.85.18.55
Exhibition of French costumes from the XVIIIth century to early XXth century, presentation of fashion accessories, recreated scenes.
Open:
1 April through 30 September daily
except Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.,
till 7:00 p.m. in July and August. |
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