Champdieu

Champdieu is a small commune in the Loire region of central France, spreading across approximately 18 square kilometers. The village sits at an elevation of about 400 meters north of Montbrison and features preserved church and cloister buildings from its monastic past.

The commune grew around a Benedictine priory founded between the 9th and 10th centuries, which shaped the area's religious and economic development. This monastic foundation left a lasting mark on the village's layout and architecture, still visible in structures that have survived to the present day.

The village holds the status of 'Village de caractère en Loire' and receives two flowers in the 'Ville et village fleuri' program, reflecting how residents care for their architectural heritage and green spaces. Walking through the streets, you notice well-maintained buildings and garden-lined paths that show community pride.

The town hall is centrally located and accessible for visitors seeking local information and services. Visiting during daytime hours on weekdays allows you to see the village at its normal pace and find services and facilities readily available.

The village name derives from the Latin root 'campus' meaning field, reflecting its origins as cultivated land. This etymology connects to the early Benedictine settlers who systematically managed and organized the surrounding agricultural territory.

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

Phone: +33477971729

Email: mairie@champdieu.fr

Website: http://mairie-champdieu.com

GPS coordinates: 45.64472,4.04528

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:42