Châteauneuf-de-Randon explained

Châteauneuf-de-Randon
Commune Status:Commune
Image Coat Of Arms:Blason Ville 48 Châteauneuf-de-Randon.svg
Arrondissement:Mende
Canton:Grandrieu
Insee:48043
Postal Code:48170
Mayor:Bruno Durand[1]
Term:2020 - 2026
Coordinates:44.6414°N 3.6761°W
Elevation M:1286
Elevation Min M:1116
Elevation Max M:1339
Area Km2:24.49

Châteauneuf-de-Randon (in French ʃɑtonœf də ʁɑ̃dɔ̃/; Occitan (post 1500);: Chastèlnòu de Randon) is a village and commune in the Lozère department in southern France.

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.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Répertoire national des élus: les maires. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022. fr.