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Chatellerault
France, officially the French Republic, is a country whose metropolitan territory is located in Western Europe and comprises various overseas islands and territories which are located in other regions. Metropolitan France extends from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea, and from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean. At 674,843 square kilometres, France is the world's 40th-largest country after Myanmar. France is a member of The European Union and Paris is the capital of this nation. The sole official language of France is French. Since prehistoric times, France has been a crossroads of trade, migrations, and invasions.
Chatellerault is a commune in the Vienne department, in the Poitou-Charentes region of France. It is located north of Poitou in Touraine. The population of the city as of 1999 is 34,192. The town of Chatellerault was an important stronghold on the northern marsh of Poitou, established by the Count of Poitiers to secure his borders in the early 10th century. The department of Vienne was formed in 1790 from parts of the former provinces of Poitou, Touraine, and Berry. From 1816 to 1968, Chatellerault was a center of sword and arms manufacture for the French government.
Chatellerault is also known as the town of best geographical environment and has traced its origins back to prehistoric times. Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and can also enjoy its natural beauty concealed by the beautiful landscapes.
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