Municipalities

Chaudfontaine: Belgian spa town in Liège province Chaudfontaine Chaudfontaine is a municipality in Wallonia, Belgium, known for its thermal springs, spa history and a bottled-water industry. Located near Liège, it blends natural attractions wit…

Chaudon-Norante: Commune in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France Chaudon-Norante Chaudon-Norante is a small rural commune in southeastern France's Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Nestled along the Asse river, it is noted for its natural scenery, traditional architectu…

Chaudrey — a rural commune in Aube, Grand Est, France Chaudrey Chaudrey is a small commune in the Aube department of the Grand Est region in north-central France. It is a rural community with agricultural landscape, local heritage and municipa…

Chaudun, Aisne — small commune in northern France Chaudun Chaudun is a small commune in the Aisne department of northern France. Rural village with historical roots, modest population (about 255 in 2012), local administration, landmarks a…

Chauffour-lès-Bailly: French commune in the Aube department Chauffour-lès-Bailly Chauffour-lès-Bailly is a small commune in the Aube département of the Grand Est region of France, characterized by rural landscapes, local heritage and the typical governance of F…

Chaufour-Notre-Dame (commune in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire) Chaufour-Notre-Dame Chaufour-Notre-Dame is a small rural commune in the Sarthe department of Pays de la Loire, western France, known for its village core, historic name referring to lime kilns, and lo…

Chaumesnil — commune in the Aube department of France Chaumesnil Chaumesnil is a small rural commune in the Aube department (Grand Est), France. This article outlines its setting, administration, history, economy, landmarks and transport links.

Chaumont-Gistoux Chaumont-Gistoux is a French-speaking municipality in Walloon Brabant, Belgium, noted for its rural landscape, proximity to Brussels, and a recorded population of 11,043 in 2007.

Chaumont, Haute-Marne: Overview, history and cultural life Chaumont, Haute-Marne Chaumont is the prefecture of Haute-Marne in France's Grand Est region, known for its historical centre, cultural festivals and administrative role in the department.

Chaumont, Yonne — a small commune in north-central France Chaumont, Yonne Chaumont is a small rural commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne‑Franche‑Comté, north‑central France. It has historic roots, local administration, agricultural surroundings a…

Chaumot, Yonne — a commune in central France Chaumot, Yonne Chaumot is a small rural commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne‑Franche‑Comté, central France, typical of French local government with agricultural surroundings, local herita…

Chauny: French town in Aisne with industrial history and river setting Chauny Chauny is a commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically in Picardie. It is known for its riverside location, 19th–20th century industrial development, wartime…

Chavagnes-en-Paillers (Vendée, Pays de la Loire) Chavagnes-en-Paillers Chavagnes-en-Paillers is a rural commune in the Vendée department of Pays de la Loire, western France. Article covers location, features, history, economy, and visitor information.

Chavagnes-les-Redoux — commune in Vendée, Pays de la Loire, France Chavagnes-les-Redoux An encyclopedic overview of Chavagnes-les-Redoux, a small rural commune in the Vendée department of Pays de la Loire, covering geography, history, administration, economy and local…

Chavannes-de-Bogis Chavannes-de-Bogis is a French-speaking municipality in the district of Nyon, canton of Vaud, Switzerland, known as a small residential community near Geneva with local services an…

Chavannes-des-Bois Chavannes-des-Bois is a small Swiss municipality in the district of Nyon, canton of Vaud. This article outlines its location, character, history, transport links and local features…

Chavannes-le-Chêne: a rural municipality in the canton of Vaud Chavannes-le-Chêne Chavannes-le-Chêne is a small French-speaking municipality in the Jura-Nord vaudois district, canton of Vaud, Switzerland, known for its agricultural landscape, local traditions an…

Chavannes-le-Veyron Chavannes-le-Veyron is a small rural municipality in the district of Morges, canton of Vaud, Switzerland, known for its agricultural landscape and proximity to the Veyron stream.

Chavannes-près-Renens — municipality near Lausanne in the canton of Vaud Chavannes-près-Renens Chavannes-près-Renens is a French-speaking municipality in the Ouest lausannois region of the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, located close to Renens and the city of Lausanne with str…

Chavannes-sur-Moudon (municipality in Vaud, Switzerland) Chavannes-sur-Moudon Chavannes-sur-Moudon is a small French-speaking municipality in the Broye-Vully district of the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, known for its rural landscape and local heritage.

Chavannes-sur-Suran Chavannes-sur-Suran, a small former commune in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, eastern France. Merged into Nivigne et Suran on 1 January 2017; a rural village set on th…

Chavenon (Allier) — Commune in central France Chavenon Chavenon is a small commune in the Allier department in central France. This article summarizes its geography, administration, history, economy, cultural life and practical points…

Chaveyriat, Ain — a rural commune in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Chaveyriat Chaveyriat is a small rural commune in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, eastern France, known for agricultural landscape, local heritage and community life.

Chavignon, Aisne Chavignon Chavignon is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of the historic Picardie region in northern France, known for its agricultural landscape, local administration and region…

Chavornay, Switzerland Chavornay is a municipality in the Jura-Nord Vaudois district of the canton of Vaud, Switzerland; known for its regional transport links, rural surroundings and a 2017 municipal me…

Chavroches (Allier commune) Chavroches Chavroches is a small rural commune in the Allier department of central France, with agricultural landscape, local heritage, and communal administration typical of the Bourbonnais…

Chaykovskiy, Perm Krai (Chaykovsky): town on the Kama River Chaykovskiy, Perm Krai A Russian town founded in 1962 on the left bank of the Kama River in Perm Krai. Administrative centre of Chaykovsky district, noted for river recreation, parks, and winter sports f…

Chazemais (Allier) — French commune in central France Chazemais Chazemais is a rural commune in the Allier department of central France. This article summarizes its geography, administration, history, economy, landmarks and community life.

Checotah, Oklahoma: History, Geography, and Local Highlights Checotah, Oklahoma Checotah is a small city in eastern Oklahoma, USA, known for its railroad-era origins, local schools, agricultural economy, and community events. This article summarizes its locati…

Cheignieu-la-Balme — commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cheignieu-la-Balme Cheignieu-la-Balme is a small rural commune in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, eastern France. This article summarizes its location, landscape, administration, history,…

Chelers — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Chelers Chelers is a small rural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France. Summary of its geography, administration, history, economy, landmarks and local life.

Chelmondiston, Suffolk: village and civil parish on the Shotley Peninsula Chelmondiston Chelmondiston is a village and civil parish in Babergh, Suffolk, England, noted for its riverside setting, rural community life, historic roots, and local maritime recreation.

Chelmsford — county town and city in Essex, England Chelmsford Chelmsford is the county town of Essex in eastern England. A modern retail, education and transport hub with a compact cathedral, industrial heritage and city status since 2012.

Chelsea, Alabama — small city in Shelby County and part of the Birmingham metro area Chelsea, Alabama Chelsea is a suburban city in Shelby County, Alabama, within the Birmingham metropolitan region. Known for recent residential growth, community amenities and access to regional rec…

Chelsea, Iowa — a small Midwestern city Chelsea, Iowa Chelsea is a small incorporated city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It exemplifies rural Midwestern communities with agricultural surroundings, local civic institutions, and roots in 1…

Chelsea, Massachusetts A compact, diverse industrial city across the Mystic River from Boston, Chelsea is a working-class community with a strong Hispanic presence, an industrial waterfront, and a histor…

Chelsea, Oklahoma Profile of Chelsea, a small city in northeastern Oklahoma: location, character, history, economy, institutions and local highlights.

Chelsea, Vermont Chelsea is a small town in central Vermont and the shire town (county seat) of Orange County. Known for its rural character, it had 1,238 residents at the 2010 census and serves as…

Chelsworth, Suffolk: village and civil parish Chelsworth Chelsworth is a small rural village and civil parish in Babergh district, Suffolk, England, known for its historic buildings, tranquil riverside setting and traditional village cha…

Cheltenham (Cheltenham Spa) Cheltenham Historic spa town in Gloucestershire, England, noted for Regency architecture, major festivals including horse racing and literature events, a service-led economy, and a relatively…

Chémeré-le-Roi: small commune in Mayenne, Pays de la Loire, France Chémeré-le-Roi Chémeré-le-Roi is a small rural commune in the Mayenne department of Pays de la Loire, northwestern France. Overview, geography, history, administration, economy and local life.

Chemilly-sur-Serein Chemilly-sur-Serein is a small rural commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, known for its riverside setting, historic church and a traditional watermil…

Chemiré-le-Gaudin: overview of a Sarthe commune in Pays de la Loire Chemiré-le-Gaudin Chemiré-le-Gaudin is a small rural commune in the Sarthe department of Pays de la Loire, western France, known for its agricultural landscape, local heritage and village community…

Chêne-Bougeries Chêne-Bougeries is a suburban municipality in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland, known for its mix of residential neighbourhoods, green spaces and proximity to the city of Geneva a…

Chêne-Bourg (municipality in the canton of Geneva) Chêne-Bourg Chêne-Bourg is a French-speaking municipality in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland, known as a residential and mixed-use suburb near the city of Geneva with local services, transpo…

Chêne-Pâquier — municipality in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland Chêne-Pâquier Chêne-Pâquier is a small French-speaking rural municipality in the Jura-Nord Vaudois district of Vaud, Switzerland, formed by the hamlets Le Chêne and Le Pâquier with an agricultur…

Chênedollé — former commune in Calvados, Normandy Chênedollé Chênedollé was a small rural commune in the Calvados department of northwest France. In 2016 it was merged into the new commune Valdallière as part of a national reform of local ad…

Cheney, Yonne: Overview of the French Commune Cheney, Yonne Cheney is a small commune in the Yonne department of central France. This article summarizes its location, administrative status, landscape, local life and context within the Bourg…