Châtillon, Rhône
Châtillon (French pronunciation: [ʃatijɔ̃] ), formerly known as Châtillon-d'Azergues (pronounced [ʃatijɔ̃ dazɛʁɡ]), is a commune in the Rhône department, eastern France.
Cross Châtillon-d'Azergues
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 1,211 | — |
| 1975 | 1,381 | +1.89% |
| 1982 | 1,446 | +0.66% |
| 1990 | 1,591 | +1.20% |
| 1999 | 1,873 | +1.83% |
| 2007 | 2,093 | +1.40% |
| 2012 | 2,192 | +0.93% |
| 2017 | 2,137 | −0.51% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
Sites and monuments
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 French Ministry of Culture; the castle itself has been listed since 1937.