Châtres () is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France.
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. As of 2017, its population is 678.
Places of interest Place of interest include the Château de Boulayes and its park.
Agriculture The area produces cereal grain.
See also Communes of the Seine-et-Marne department
References
Commune de Châtres
External links
Old postcards of Châtres Find Châtres on the map of Seine-et-Marne 1999 Land Use, from IAURIF (Institute for Urban Planning and Development of the Paris-Île-de-France region)