Châteaudun, Eure-et-Loir Département, Centre-Val de Loire, France
🇫🇷 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.
History Châteaudun (Latin Castrodunum), which dates from the Gallo-Roman period, was in the middle ages the capital of the County of Dunois.
The streets, which radiate from a central square, have a uniformity due to the reconstruction of the town after fires in 1723 and 1870.
Geography Châteaudun is located about 45 km north-west of Orléans, and about 50 km south-southwest of Chartres. It lies on the river Loir, a tributary of the Sarthe.
Employment The area is rich agricultural land, but a major local employer is the Châteaudun Air Base just to the east of the town, and much larger than the town itself.
Tourist Industry The town has a château, founded in the 10th century, known for being the first on the road to Loire Valley from Paris. Châteaundun also has a museum, the "Musée des beaux arts et d'histoire naturelle". The museum is diverse, the most popular exhibition being the big collection of stuffed birds. In addition, there are often temporary exhibitions, recent examples including the war of Asia, ancient Egypt and insects.
Europe/Paris/Eure-et-Loir
Châteaudun has a population of over 13,078 people. Châteaudun also forms the centre of the wider Châteaudun Arrondissement which has a population of over 59,262 people. It is also a part of the larger Eure-et-Loir Département.
Twin Towns, Sister Cities Châteaudun has links with:
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🇩🇪 Biberach an der Riß 48.1
🇩🇪 Biberach an der Riss 48.1
🇭🇺 Salgótarján 48.105
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🇺🇸 Marysville 48.05
🇩🇪 Mindelheim 48.037
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🇫🇷 Mortagne-au-Perche 0.547,48.521 d: 77
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