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2 unusual facts about Châtellerault


Marie-Félicité Brosset

He left Russia in May 1880 et and retired at his daughter's in Châtellerault.

William IX, Duke of Aquitaine

William was excommunicated a second time for "abducting" the Viscountess Dangerose (Dangerosa), the wife of his vassal Aimery I de Rochefoucauld, Viscount of Châtellerault.


Aenor de Châtellerault

Aénor of Châtellerault (also known as Aénor de Rochefoucauld) duchess of Aquitaine (born c. 1103 in Châtellerault, died March 1130 in Talmont) was the mother of Eleanor of Aquitaine, who arguably became the most powerful woman in Europe of her generation.

Anne Hamilton

Anne Hamilton, Countess of Huntly (c.1535-after 1574), daughter of James Hamilton, Duke of Chatellerault

LGV Sud Europe Atlantique

No new train stations will be built between Saint-Pierre-des-Corps and Bordeaux: service to Châtellerault, Poitiers and Angoulême will take advantage of existing train stations, with connections allowing access to the high-speed rails.


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