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Châtelard or Le Châtelard is a name that can mean several different places. When you see a word that refers to more than one thing, it's called a disambiguation. This page helps you find the specific place you are looking for.

What Does Châtelard Mean?

The name "Châtelard" often comes from an old French word meaning "small castle" or "fortified place." This is why many towns and villages in France and Switzerland might share this name. They might have once had a small castle or a strong defense.

Places Named Châtelard

Here are some of the places that are called Châtelard or Le Châtelard:

Châtelard, France

  • Châtelard, Creuse: This is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the Creuse department of France. Departments are like regions or counties in France.
  • Le Châtelard, Savoie: Another commune in France, this one is found in the Savoie department. Savoie is famous for its beautiful mountains and is part of the Alps.

Châtelard, Switzerland

  • Châtelard, Vaud: This place is in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. A canton in Switzerland is similar to a state or province. Châtelard in Vaud is part of a larger town called Lutry.
  • Le Châtelard, Fribourg: This is a commune in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. Fribourg is known for its medieval old town and is a bilingual region.
  • Le Châtelard, Valais: You can find this spot in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. Valais is well-known for its high mountains, including the Matterhorn, and is part of the commune of Finhaut.

See Also

  • Châtelard Castle (disambiguation) - This link will take you to a page that lists different castles named Châtelard.
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