Digoin

Digoin is a commune in Saône-et-Loire that covers a broad territory spanning portions of the local landscape. The settlement has a modest town center with residential areas extending outward, and its structure reflects its role as a local administrative hub.

The commune took its current administrative form in 1965 as a formal governing entity. This reorganization was part of broader changes in how France structured its local administration during that period.

The church at the center reflects religious life in this commune, and the convergence of waterways has shaped how people here relate to trade and movement. The town's position at the meeting of regions gives it a mixed character that residents and visitors notice immediately.

The town center contains administrative offices and local services within easy walking distance. The layout is compact enough that visitors can navigate on foot and find what they need without difficulty.

Three major waterways meet at this location, creating a junction that has shaped commerce and connections across regions for centuries. These waterways remain visible features that travelers can observe when visiting.

Location: Saône-et-Loire

Location: arrondissement of Charolles

Inception: February 26, 1965

Elevation above the sea: 251 m

Shares border with: Chassenard, Molinet, La Motte-Saint-Jean, Rigny-sur-Arroux, Saint-Léger-lès-Paray, Saint-Vincent-Bragny, Varenne-Saint-Germain, Vitry-en-Charollais

Address: 71160 Digoin, France

Phone: +33385537300

Email: mairie@ville-digoin.fr

Website: http://digoin.fr

GPS coordinates: 46.48194,3.98056

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:27