Châtillon (), formerly known as Châtillon-d'Azergues (), is a

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in the

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department, eastern

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The Château de Châtillon-d'Azergues, a ruined 13th to 15th century castle, dominates the village. The 12th century Chapel of Saint-Barthélémy, known as Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours, is at the side of the castle. The chapel was listed in 1862 as a '' monument historique'' by the

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; the castle itself has been listed since 1937.

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