Chauriat

Chauriat is a common French, located in the department of the Puy-de-Dôme and the area of Auvergne. Chauriat belongs to the urban surface of Clermont-Ferrand.

Geography

History

Historical general information

" Chauriacus" city in 950. Ground divided between the priory of Sauxillanges and the bishops of Clermont. Charles VII ordered to the marshal of Fayette to make strengthen the borough. Chief town of canton of 1790 to 1800.

Prehistoric and ancient vestiges

Administration

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Demography

Places and monuments

Church Saint Julien (12th century]

Personalities related to the commune

American sculptor Ralph Stackpol

Twinning

the commune of Chauriat is twinned with Sens of Brittany (35)

External bonds

Chauriat on the site of the national geographical Institute
Chauriat on the site of INSEE
Chauriat on the site of Quid
Localization of Chauriat on a chart of France and communes bordering
Plane on Chauriat on Mapquest

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