Châtres () is a
commune in the
Seine-et-Marne department in the
ÃŽle-de-France
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region
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in north-central
France
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.
History
Châtres began as a
Roman camp. Its name, formerly ''Chastres'', is derived from
Latin
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''castrum''.
Châtres is documented as the place where
Saint Corbinian was born circa 670 and where he maintained a hermitage for fourteen years.
Demographics
The inhabitants of Châtres are called ''Châtriots''. As of 2017, its population is 678.
Places of interest
Place of interest include the Château de Boulayes and its park.
Agriculture
The area produces
cereal grain.
See also
*
Communes of the Seine-et-Marne department
References
*
Commune de Châtres
External links
Old postcards of ChâtresFind Châtres on the map of Seine-et-Marne*
Communes of Seine-et-Marne
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