Châtillon
Edited by:
Maurizio Bergamini
Introduction
In terms of size, it has always been one of the largest centres in the Aosta Valley. Located at the mouth of the Cervino valley, it has always combined its ancient agricultural vocation with the more bourgeois vocation of commerce and, in more recent times, industrial production.Description
Information sheet
Area: 39.77 square km
Altitude: 549m
Maximum elevation: Mont Zerbion (2722m)
Number of inhabitants: 4833
Name in dialect: Tsateillon
Inhabitant name: Châtillonnais - Tsateillonen, Tsateillonentse
Patron Saint: Saint Peter and Paul (29 June)
Website:www.comune.chatillon.ao.it
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Neighbouring municipalities: Antey-Saint-André, Ayas, Champdepraz, La Magdeleine, Montjovet, Pontey, Saint-Denis, Saint-Vincent, Torgnon
Villages and hamlets: Albard, Bamusse, Bellecombe, Breil, Bretton, Brusoncles des Gard, Brusoncles des Janin, Chameran, Champlong, Chardin, Chavoz, Cheney, Cillod, Closel, Cret de Breil, Cret Blanc, Cretadonaz, Domianaz, Frayant, Garin, Glereyaz, Governou, Isseurie, Larianaz, La Sounère, La Tour, La Verdetta, Le Cret, Merlin, Neran, Nissod, Perolle, Perrianaz, Pissin, Promiod, Saint-Clair, Sellottaz, Setoret, Sez de Val, Travod, Ussel, Verlex
Alpeggiations: Deviaz, Salèche
Description
It has always been one of the largest towns in the Aosta Valley in terms of size. Situated at the mouth of the valley of the Cervino, it has always combined the ancient agricultural vocation with the more bourgeois vocation of commerce and, in more recent times, industrial production.
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The village is dominated by a castle where the Counts of Challant, the main noble family of the valley, once resided, now owned by the Passerin d'Entrèves family, who have opened the surrounding park, rich in centuries-old monumental plants, to the public. A second park, which can also be visited, surrounds the castle of Baron Gamba, at the western end of the village.
The presence of modern sports facilities has made it the preferred venue for Juventus' summer retreats.
In terms of size, it has always been one of the largest towns in the Aosta Valley. Located at the mouth of the Cervino valley, it has always combined the ancient agricultural vocation with the more bourgeois vocation of commerce and, in more recent times, industrial production. The village is dominated by a castle where the Counts of Challant, the main noble family of the valley, once resided, now owned by the Passerin d'Entrèves family, which has opened the surrounding park, rich in centuries-old monumental plants, to the public. A second park, which can also be visited, surrounds Baron Gamba's castle at the western end of the village. The presence of modern sporting facilities has made it the preferred venue for Juventus' summer retreats.
Information
Superficie: 39,77 kmq
Altitudine: 549m
Maggior elevazione: Mont Zerbion (2722m)
Numero abitanti: 4833
Nome in dialetto: Tsateillon
Nome abitanti: Châtillonnais - Tsateillonen, Tsateillonentse
Santo Patrono: San Pietro e Paolo (29 giugno)
Sito internet: www.comune.chatillon.ao.it
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Comuni confinanti: Antey-Saint-André, Ayas, Champdepraz, La Magdeleine, Montjovet, Pontey, Saint-Denis, Saint-Vincent, Torgnon
Villaggi e frazioni: Albard, Bamusse, Bellecombe, Breil, Bretton, Brusoncles des Gard, Brusoncles des Janin, Chameran, Champlong, Chardin, Chavoz, Cheney, Cillod, Closel, Cret de Breil, Cret Blanc, Cretadonaz, Domianaz, Frayant, Garin, Glereyaz, Governou, Isseurie, Larianaz, La Sounère, La Tour, La Verdetta, Le Cret, Merlin, Neran, Nissod, Perolle, Perrianaz, Pissin, Promiod, Saint-Clair, Sellottaz, Setoret, Sez de Val, Travod, Ussel, Verlex
Alpeggi: Deviaz, Salèche