Châteaudun
Sign in to saveChâteaudun () is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department. It was the site of the Battle of Châteaudun during the Franco-Prussian War.
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Châteaudun is a town in the Eure-et-Loir department of northern France that serves as a sub-prefecture, meaning it has administrative importance for the region. It is historically notable as the location of the Battle of Châteaudun during the Franco-Prussian War.
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Place details
- Locality
- Châteaudun
- Region
- Centre-Val de Loire
- Country
- France
- Population
- 16,006
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Châteaudun () is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department. It was the site of the Battle of Châteaudun during the Franco-Prussian War.
==Geography== Châteaudun is located about 45 km northwest of Orléans, and about 50 km south-southwest of Chartres. It lies on the river Loir, a tributary of the Sarthe.