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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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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1. Les châteaux d'Arthel — loop around Arthel

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2. Château d'Arthel – La Motte Castle loop from Arthel

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3. Château d'Arthel – La Motte Castle loop from Authiou

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Location: Arthel, Cosne-Cours-Sur-Loire, Burgundy, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

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