Châteauneuf-de-Randon

Châteauneuf-de-Randon (French: [ʃɑtonœf ʁɑ̃dɔ̃]; Occitan: Chastèlnòu de Randon) is a village and commune in the Lozère department in southern France.

Châteauneuf-de-Randon
Chastèlnòu de Randon (Occitan)
A general view of Châteauneuf-de-Randon
A general view of Châteauneuf-de-Randon
Coat of arms of Châteauneuf-de-Randon
Location of Châteauneuf-de-Randon
Châteauneuf-de-Randon is located in France
Châteauneuf-de-Randon
Châteauneuf-de-Randon
Châteauneuf-de-Randon is located in Occitanie
Châteauneuf-de-Randon
Châteauneuf-de-Randon
Coordinates: 44°38′29″N 3°40′34″E
CountryFrance
RegionOccitania
DepartmentLozère
ArrondissementMende
CantonGrandrieu
Government
  Mayor (20202026) Bruno Durand[1]
Area
1
24.49 km2 (9.46 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2020)[2]
524
  Density21/km2 (55/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
48043 /48170
Elevation1,116–1,339 m (3,661–4,393 ft)
(avg. 1,286 m or 4,219 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

History

The battle of Châteauneuf-de-Randon was fought in 1380 between the English and the French. In 1380 the fortress of Châteauneuf-de-Randon was besieged by the French, under the command of Bertrand du Guesclin, and the fortress was defended by an English garrison under De Ros. The town surrendered on the 4th of July. The siege, however, was fatal to the French commander.

Geography

The Chapeauroux forms part of the commune's western border, flows eastward through the middle of the commune, then forms part of its eastern border.

See also

References

  1. "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
  2. "Populations légales 2020". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 29 December 2022.


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