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Origin and history

The ramparts of Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire are an emblematic monument to the city of Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire, located in the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region. Although their period of construction is not specified in the available sources, their presence reflects the strategic and defensive importance of this locality throughout the centuries. In this region, ramparts often played a key role in protecting cities from local invasions or conflicts.

They also reflected the social and military organisation of the time, where the fortification of the towns was essential to ensure the security of the inhabitants and control of the commercial routes, especially along the Loire.