Champdieu, Medieval commune in Loire, France
Located in central France, Champdieu stretches across 18.2 square kilometers of land at an altitude of 400 meters north of Montbrison.
The village emerged around a Benedictine priory established between the 9th and 10th centuries, with preserved sections of the church and cloister still standing.
The village earned recognition as a 'Village de caractère en Loire' for maintaining its architectural heritage and receiving two flowers in the 'Ville et village fleuri' program.
The town hall, situated at 82 Rue de la Mairie, provides administrative services Monday through Friday from 10:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 18:00.
The population of Champdieu has grown consistently from 858 residents in 1968 to over 2,000 inhabitants in 2022, marking steady demographic development.
Location: Loire
Location: arrondissement of Montbrison
Location: Loire Forez Agglomération
Industry: administration publique générale
Shares border with: Montbrison, Chalain-d'Uzore, Châtelneuf, Essertines-en-Châtelneuf, Pralong, Saint-Paul-d'Uzore, Savigneux
Address: 42600 Champdieu, France 42600 Champdieu
Phone: +33477971729
Email: mairie@champdieu.fr
Website: http://mairie-champdieu.com
GPS coordinates: 45.64472,4.04528
Latest update: May 21, 2025 13:44
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