Mourjou (; Languedocien: Morjon, or Morjó) is a former commune in the Cantal department in south-central France. On 1 January 2019, it was merged into the new commune Puycapel.Arrêté préfectoral 12 December 2018 A chestnut fair is held annually during the third weekend of October.
The village is home to the Maison de la Chataigne, a museum dedicated to the chestnut: its history, its cultivation and harvesting, and its consumption. It is open from June to September every day of the week in the afternoon, except Monday.
See also Communes of the Cantal department
External links Official website of the Commune of Mourjou Foire de la Chataigne Maison de la Chataigne Auberge de Mourjou Historical Information (in French)
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