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The Royal Artillery School of Clamecy is a military building built in the 3rd quarter of the 18th century, in the town of Clamecy, Nièvre. This monument, now classified, illustrates the strategic importance of artillery schools under the Old Regime, designed to train officers and technicians specialized in the use of guns and fortifications. Its architecture, marked by protected facades and roofs, reflects the military construction standards of the time, combining functionality and aesthetic rigour.

The main building, accompanied by a return wing and a characteristic grid, was listed in the Historic Monuments by order of 6 November 1985. The protected elements also include gallows, testimonies of technical artillery equipment. Owned by the municipality of Clamecy, the site retains a heritage value linked to its educational and military history, although its current use (visits, rental, accommodation) is not specified in the available sources.

The school's location, at 26 rue Jean-Jaurès, corresponds to the Insee code 58079, in the Nièvre department (region Burgundy-Franche-Comté). The accuracy of its geographical location is estimated as "passible" (note 5/10), suggesting approximate GPS coordinates. The sources mention a Creative Commons license for associated visuals, but no additional details on architects, famous students or milestone events are provided.

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