Charolles

Charolles is a commune with 2781 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Saône -et -Loire, in Burgundy; it is the administrative seat of the arrondissement and canton of Charolles Charolles. It is through influence from the river Arconce and lies at the confluence of its tributary Semence.

History

Etymologically, Charolais from the Celtic Kadrigel, Fortress in the water. Charolles was the county town of Charolais (or Charollais ), since the area was separated from the county of Chalon -sur -Saône.

Demographics

From 1962 only residents with a primary residence

Attractions

  • Charolles Castle, former castle of the Counts of Charolais, of which some parts are only preserved
  • The House of Lords of La Magdeleine: façade (15th century)

Personalities

  • Jean -François Bayard
  • Marc Antoine Baudot
Arrondissement of Charolles Cantons of France Postal codes in France France Charolais, France
179540
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