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Chaumont Castle is a historic monument located in the town of Chaumont, in the Grand Est region. Although its exact period of construction is not specified in the available sources, it is identified as a building of local importance, notably thanks to its dungeon included in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 13 July 1926. This dungeon is the protected element of the site, highlighting its heritage and architectural character.

The location of the castle is specified in the Mérimée base, with an official address at 15 Rue Hautefeuille in Chaumont, in the Haute-Marne department (code Insee 52121). The monument, owned by the department, could have contemporary uses such as visits, room rentals or guest rooms, although this information is not confirmed by current sources. The accuracy of its location is considered satisfactory a priori, with a score of 6 out of 10.

The castle is part of a regional context marked by the history of Champagne-Ardenne, an area where castles and dungeons often played a defensive or seigneurial role. These buildings were symbols of power and protection for local populations, while serving as administrative or military centres at different times. Their preservation, like that of the Chaumont dungeon, reflects the importance attached to medieval and post-medieval heritage in this region.

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