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Châteaubriant
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Châteaubriant (; ; Gallo: Châtiaoberiant) is a town in western France, about southwest of Paris, and one of the three sous-préfectures of the Loire-Atlantique department. Châteaubriant is also situated in the historical and cultural region of Brittany, and it is the capital of the Pays de la Mée.
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Châteaubriant is a commune in France, situated in the Loire-Atlantique department and the Pays de la Loire region. It serves as the capital of the Arrondissement of Châteaubriant-Ancenis and the canton of Châteaubriant. The town has a population of 14,023, comprising 5,552 males and 6,422 females. Its area is 33.62 square kilometers, and it shares borders with Erbray, Louisfert, Rougé, and Saint-Aubin-des-Châteaux.
The official name of the municipality is Châteaubriant, Montagne-sur-Chère. It is twinned with Radevormwald, Athlone, and Brabova. Châteaubriant is located at an elevation of 107 meters above sea level and uses the postal code 44110. The local timezone is Europe/Paris.
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Place details
- Locality
- Châteaubriant
- Region
- Pays de la Loire
- Country
- France
- Population
- 13,024
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
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Key facts
- French commune.name
- Châteaubriant
- French commune.native name
- (Gallo)
- French commune.commune status
- Subprefecture and commune
- French commune.image
- Chateaubriant - Porte Neuve (2).jpg
- French commune.caption
- Porte Neuve ("New Gate") in the old town
- French commune.image coat of arms
- Blason ville fr Châteaubriant (Loire-Atlantique).svg
- French commune.intercommunality
- CC Châteaubriant-Derval
- French commune.arrondissement
- Châteaubriant-Ancenis
- French commune.canton
- Châteaubriant
- French commune.INSEE
- 44036
- French commune.postal code
- 44110
- French commune.mayor
- Alain Hunault
- French commune.term
- 2020–2026
- French commune.area km2
- 33.62
- French commune.metro area pop
- 33961
- French commune.metro area km2
- 635.9
- French commune.metro area pop date
- 2018
- French commune.elevation min m
- 48
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- Climate
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- Toponymy
- History
- Heraldry
- Origins
- Foundation
- Middle Ages
- Renaissance
- Revolution
- 19th century
- Second World War
- Administration
- Population
- Economy
- Culture
- Sights
- Performing arts
- Local legends
- Twin cities
- See also
- References
- External links
Châteaubriant (; ; Gallo: Châtiaoberiant) is a town in western France, about southwest of Paris, and one of the three sous-préfectures of the Loire-Atlantique department. Châteaubriant is also situated in the historical and cultural region of Brittany, and it is the capital of the Pays de la Mée.
A part of the traditional province of Brittany, Châteaubriant also lies on the threshold of Anjou, and it was an important stronghold in northwestern France during the Middle Ages. The town appeared during the 11th century, around a castle and a priory. A fair, which still exists, was also founded in 1050. Châteaubriant played a certain role during the Mad War between France and Brittany and became a significant cultural centre in the 16th century, when the Renaissance château was built in the medieval fortress.
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