Coulanges-sur-Yonne is a commune located in the Yonne department in central France. Its name indicates the settlement lies on the banks of the Yonne River.
Overview
The locality is one of many French communes, the smallest unit of local government in the country. As such, it is administered by a municipal council and mayor and forms part of the wider departmental and national administrative structure.
Geography
Coulanges-sur-Yonne occupies a position beside the Yonne River and is surrounded by rural countryside typical of the area. Its landscape and proximity to the river have influenced local land use and settlement patterns.
Local administration and services
Governance follows the standard communal model used across France: residents elect a council that oversees municipal services, planning, and community life. For departmental matters the commune falls under the jurisdiction of Yonne authorities.