Charencey Haut
District of Charencey
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté - France

Battle of Alesia

The Battle of Alesia or Siege of Alesia took place in September, 52 BC around the Gallic oppidum of Alesia, a major town centre and hill fort of the Mandubii tribe. It was fought by an army of the Roman Republic commanded by Julius Caesar, aided by cavalry commanders Mark Antony, Titus Labienus and Gaius Trebonius, against a confederation of Gallic tribes united under the leadership of Vercingetorix of the Arverni.

Located at 47.537, 4.5 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
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Julius Caesar, Battles of the Gallic Wars, Sieges involving the Roman Republic, 52 BC

Canal de Bourgogne

The Burgundy Canal (French: Canal de Bourgogne) is a canal in Burgundy in central eastern France. There are two river entrances; to the north the Yonne River allows access in the town of Migennes, and in the south the Saône allows access in the town Saint-Jean-de-Losne. The construction began in 1775 and was completed in 1832. The canal connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea via the Seine and the Yonne to the Saône and Rhône. The canal is 242 km long, with 189 locks.

Located at 47.2678, 4.54333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
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Canals in France, Geography of Burgundy (French region), Transport in Burgundy, Buildings and structures in Burgundy (French region)

Alesia (city)

Inset: cross shows location of Alesia in Gaul (modern France). The circle shows the weakness in the north-western section of the fortifications]] Alesia was the capital of the Mandubii, one of the Gaulish tribes allied with the Aedui, and after Julius Caesar's conquest a Roman town in Gaul. There have been archeological excavations since the time of Napoléon III in Alise-Sainte-Reine in Côte d'Or near Dijon, which have claimed that the historical Alesia is located there.

Located at 47.5372, 4.50028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
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Native populated places in ancient Gaul, Archaeological sites in France, Roman towns and cities in Burgundy, Battles of the Gallic Wars, Former populated places in France

Flavigny Abbey

Flavigny Abbey is a former Benedictine monastery, now occupied by the Dominicans, in Flavigny-sur-Ozerain, Côte-d'Or département, France.

Located at 47.5114, 4.52972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Benedictine monasteries in France, Dominican monasteries in France, Carolingian architecture, 721 establishments, 1840s establishments, Christian monasteries established in the 8th century, Buildings and structures in Côte-d'Or

Château d'Éguilly

The Château d'Éguilly is a castle in the commune of Éguilly in the Côte-d'Or département of France, close to the A6 autoroute. Originating from the 12th century, it is listed as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture. Constructed on the site of a Gallo-Roman castle (a Roman road still crosses the present castle courtyard), the 12th century strongpoint with solid ramparts was gradually altered towards the 15th century to be used as a residence for an archbishop.

Located at 47.3033, 4.50417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
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Castles in Burgundy (French region), Official historical monuments of France, Art museums and galleries in France, Museums in Côte-d'Or

Château de Bussy-Rabutin

The Château de Bussy-Rabutin, also known as Château de Bussy-le-Grand, is a château which developed from a 12th century castle, located in the commune of Bussy-le-Grand, in the Côte-d'Or department, Bourgogne, eastern France.

Located at 47.5614, 4.52361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
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Castles in Burgundy (French region), Châteaux in Côte-d'Or, Official historical monuments of France, Gardens in Côte-d'Or, Historic house museums in Burgundy (French region), Museums in Côte-d'Or

Château de Commarin

The Château de Commarin in the commune of Commarin in the Côte-d'Or département, Burgundy, France, has passed through 26 generations in the same family; never sold, though it has often passed through heiresses, Commarin today is a seat of the comte de Vogüé. It has been classed a Monument Historique since 1949. Though the site probably has its origins in a Gallo-Roman villa, Commarin is first mentioned, as a maison forte, in a document of 1214.

Located at 47.2553, 4.64833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
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Castles in Burgundy (French region), Châteaux in Côte-d'Or, Official historical monuments of France, Historic house museums in Burgundy (French region), Museums in Côte-d'Or

Château de Frôlois

The Château de Frôlois is a ruined castle in the commune of Frôlois in the Côte-d'Or département of France. The original castle was constructed in the 13th century; alterations were made in the 14th and 18th centuries. The Château de Frôlois is privately owned. It has been listed since 1977 as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture.

Located at 47.5278, 4.63167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Castles in Burgundy (French region), Côte-d'Or, Official historical monuments of France

Château Fort Saint-Georges

The Château Fort Saint-Georges (or Château Fort de Mâlain) is a ruined castle in the commune of Mâlain in the Côte-d'Or département of France. The castle's origins are from the 11th century, with major additions or alterations in the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries. In 1390, the Saint-Georges chapel was built for Pierre de Montaigu. The dovecote and annexes have been remodelled, certain parts of which date from the 15th and 16th centuries.

Located at 47.3272, 4.78833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Castles in Burgundy (French region), Côte-d'Or

Brenne (river)

The Brenne is a 71.7 km river in Côte-d'Or in Bourgogne, eastern France. It rises in Sombernon and flows generally northwest to join the Armançon at Buffon, 6 km downstream from Montbard.

Located at 47.3139, 4.71 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Geography of Côte-d'Or, Seine basin, Rivers of Burgundy (French region)