Château du Haut-Fort

#4002 among destinations in France

Forts and castles

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The castle of Aunay is a former medieval fortress, which became a pleasure castle in the 16th century. It is located in the commune of Aunay-en-Bazois, in the Nièvre, Morvan region. It remained until 1963 the property of the counts of Aunay.

Coordinates: 47°7'3"N, 3°41'58"E

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Bourgogne-Franche-ComtéFrance

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Château du Haut-Fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Château de Chandioux, Étangs de Vaux et de Baye, Château de Saulières, Châtillon-en-Bazois.

6.9 miSE
Forts and castles
Château de Chandioux
177 min walk • The Château de Chandioux is a ruined castle in the commune of Maux in the Nièvre département of France. The castle was built in the 14th century and remodelled in the 15th and 16th centuries. According to Victor Moreau, a window now hidden by vegetation bears the date 1585.
6.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Étangs de Vaux et de Baye
162 min walk • Étangs de Vaux et de Baye is a group of lakes in Nièvre, Burgundy, France. At an elevation of 235 m, their surface area is 2.2 km2.
7.2 miSE
Forts and castles
Château de Saulières
185 min walk • The castle of Saulières in a vulgar spelling instead of castle of Solière, is a building of Italianate style of the XVIIIth century. Privately owned, the castle is not visited, but is visible from the road.
4.9 miSW
Locality
Châtillon-en-Bazois
126 min walk • One of the most notable landmarks in Châtillon-en-Bazois is the Château de Châtillon-en-Bazois, a stunning medieval castle that dates back to the 12th century. The castle is steeped in history and offers guided tours that provide insight into its storied past.