Country France Department Seine-et-Marne Intercommunality CC Val Briard Area 15.13 km² Arrondissement Melun | Region Île-de-France Canton Tournan-en-Brie Population (2006) 577 Local time Friday 5:22 PM | |
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Weather 14°C, Wind SE at 18 km/h, 67% Humidity | ||
Châtres is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France.
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History
Châtres began as a Roman camp. Its name, formerly Chastres, is derived from Latin castrum.
Châtres is documented as the place where Saint Corbinian was born circa 670 and where he maintained a hermitage for fourteen years.
Demographics
The inhabitants of Châtres are called Châtriots.
Places of interest
Place of interest include the Château de Boulayes and its park.
Agriculture
The area produces cereal grain.
References
Châtres, Seine-et-Marne Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA