Châtillon-Coligny, Administrative commune in Loiret, France
Châtillon-Coligny is an administrative commune in the Loiret department, situated in the Centre-Val de Loire region between two major towns. The territory encompasses several small settlements connected by country roads.
The commune developed from a medieval settlement and took its name from Gaspard II de Coligny, an influential nobleman who lived here in the 1500s. His family shaped the region's character for generations.
The Coligny family name remains embedded in the town's identity and recalls centuries of local influence. Residents see this place as the center where their community gathers for everyday concerns.
This location sits on a route between two larger towns and is easily accessible from either direction. The town hall operates on weekdays during standard office hours, making it convenient for administrative visits.
Three separate waterways flow through this territory: the Loing River, the Briare Canal, and the Milleron. These water courses have shaped how people use and navigate the land across the centuries.
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