Ouroux-en-Morvan

Ouroux-en-Morvan covers 60.56 square kilometers within the Morvan hills, featuring dense forests, rolling landscapes, and natural ponds at an elevation of 519 meters above sea level.

The commune served as the headquarters of the French Resistance in the Morvan region during World War II, acting as a clandestine prefecture in summer 1944.

Ouroux-en-Morvan maintains a twinning relationship with Cullera in Spain since 1979, fostering cultural exchanges and international cooperation between the two communities through annual visits.

The commune offers hiking trails through Morvan Regional Natural Park, with camping facilities operating from April to October providing accommodations and outdoor recreation opportunities.

The village functioned as the secret administrative center of Nièvre department in 1944, coordinating underground resistance activities against German occupation forces throughout the region.

Location: canton of Montsauche-les-Settons

Location: Nièvre

Location: arrondissement of Château-Chinon

Elevation above the sea: 519 m

Website: https://www.mairieourouxenmorvan.fr/

Shares border with: Brassy, Chaumard, Gâcogne, Mhère, Montsauche-les-Settons, Planchez

Address: 58230 Ouroux-en-Morvan, France 58230 Ouroux-en-Morvan

Phone: +33386782102

Email: mairie.ouroux-en-morvan@wanadoo.fr

Website: https://mairieourouxenmorvan.fr

GPS coordinates: 47.18583,3.94556

Latest update: October 10, 2025 09:48