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Cosne-Cours-Sur-LoireArthelLa Motte Castle
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Burgundy
Cosne-Cours-Sur-LoireArthelLa Motte Castle
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Paul_C
May 8, 2023
Hiking
Originally a motte and bailey style castle, its most notable and colorful history is that of the Second World War. During the war, the castle served as a dairy, but also as a holiday home for Parisian prostitutes and, more importantly, as an arms depot and HQ for the French Resistance.
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May 18, 2023
Running
Originally a motte and bailey style castle, but its most notable and colorful history is that of the Second World War. During the war, the castle served as a dairy, but also as a holiday home for Parisian prostitutes and, more importantly, as an arms depot and HQ for the French Resistance.
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Fabien
March 1, 2025
Hiking
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4.4
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19
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7.10km
01:59
140m
140m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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3
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3.97km
01:05
60m
60m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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7.65km
02:02
80m
80m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
Moderate
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Elevation 260 m
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Location: Arthel, Cosne-Cours-Sur-Loire, Burgundy, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France