Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne (, literally Châtillon on Chalaronne) is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.
History
The town takes its name from a castle built around 1000 AD. It was formerly named Châtillon-les-Dombes.
Geography The Chalaronne flows northwest through the commune and crosses the town. It flows into the Saône from the left, between Saint-Didier-sur-Chalaronne and Thoissey.
Population
Twin towns Wächtersbach (Germany) Colceag (Romania)
Personalities Saint Vincent de Paul: was curate of Châtillon and founded the Brotherhood of Charity (1617) Philibert Commerson: botanist, born in Châtillon in 1727
See also Dombes Communes of the Ain department
References
External links
Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne official website La Dombes and Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne Images by Paul C. Maurice