Château-Chinon, Administrative commune in Nièvre, France.
Château-Chinon is a small commune situated on a hilltop at approximately 534 meters elevation in the Nièvre department. The town functions as a sub-prefecture and sits within the Morvan Regional Natural Park in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.
The town grew around a fortress strategically positioned between Burgundy and the Kingdom of France during medieval times. From the original castle, only the Notre-Dame gate from 1475 remains visible today.
The town's name comes from the medieval fortress that once dominated the hilltop. The colorful fountain by Niki de Saint Phalle on the main square is the first modern art piece visitors encounter when entering the town center.
The town center has the Centre Culturel Condorcet, which houses administrative services, hosts artistic events, and organizes community activities throughout the year. Visitors should note that the opening times and activities vary depending on the season.
The Niki de Saint Phalle fountain installed on Place François Mitterrand in 1987 is one of only five similar monumental works in the world. This colorful art piece stands as a striking contrast to the town's medieval past.
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