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{{Infobox French commune
{{Infobox French commune
|name = La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin
|name = La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin
|commune status = [[Communes of France|Commune]]
|commune status = [[Communes of France|Commune]]
|image = La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin mairie 2.jpg
|image = La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin mairie 2.jpg
|image flag = Logo La Chapelle Saint-Mesmin.png
|image flag = Logo La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin - 2016.svg
|caption = The town hall in La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin
|caption = The town hall in La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin
|image coat of arms = Blason_fr_ville_La_Chapelle_Saint_Mesmin.svg
|image coat of arms = Blason_fr_ville_La_Chapelle_Saint_Mesmin.svg
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|INSEE = 45075
|INSEE = 45075
|postal code = 45380
|postal code = 45380
|mayor = Valérie Barthe Cheneau<ref>{{cite web|title=Répertoire national des élus: les maires|url=https://www.data.gouv.fr/fr/datasets/r/2876a346-d50c-4911-934e-19ee07b0e503|publisher=data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises|date=13 September 2022|language=fr}}</ref>
|mayor = Valérie Barthe Cheneau
|term = 2020&ndash;2026
|term = 2020&ndash;2026
|intercommunality = [[Orléans Métropole]]
|intercommunality = [[Orléans Métropole]]
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|population date = {{France metadata Wikidata|population_as_of}}
|population date = {{France metadata Wikidata|population_as_of}}
|population footnotes = {{France metadata Wikidata|population_footnotes}}
|population footnotes = {{France metadata Wikidata|population_footnotes}}
|demonym = Chapellois
|demonym = Chapellois, Chapelloise (French)
|website = [http://www.ville-lachapellesaintmesmin.fr/ www.ville-lachapellesaintmesmin.fr]
|website = [http://www.ville-lachapellesaintmesmin.fr/ www.ville-lachapellesaintmesmin.fr]
}}
}}


'''La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin''' ({{IPA-fr|la ʃapɛl sɛ̃ mɛmɛ̃}}) is a [[Communes of France|commune]] in the [[Loiret]] [[Departments of France|department]] in north-central [[France]].
'''La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin''' ({{IPA-fr|la ʃapɛl sɛ̃ memɛ̃}}) is a [[communes of France|commune]] in the [[departments of France|French department]] of [[Loiret]], [[regions of France|region]] of [[Centre-Val de Loire]].


The village is located in the natural region of France of the [[Loire Valley]] and in the metropolis of Orleans. It is one of the 22 town of [[Orléans Métropole]]. It notably hosts the glass production plant '' [[Duralex]] ''.
The village is located in the natural region of France of the [[Loire Valley]] and in the metropolis of Orléans. It is one of the 22 town of [[Orléans Métropole]]. It notably hosts the glass production plant '' [[Duralex]] ''.


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
⚫
La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin is bordering the natural region of [[Beauce, France|Beauce]].
=== Location and neighboring municipalities ===
⚫
La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin is bordering the natural région of the [[Beauce, France]].


The village is located 5,5 km west from [[Orléans]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Orthodromie entre "Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin" et "Orléans"|url=http://www.lion1906.com/Php/Resultats/Resultat_orthodromie.php?Insee1=45075&Insee2=45234|website=le site lion1906 de Lionel Delvarre|access-date=4 August 2014}}.</ref> on the north shore of the [[Loire]] and 114,5 km south-south-west of [[Paris]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Orthodromie entre "Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin" et "Paris"|url=http://www.lion1906.com/Php/Resultats/Resultat_orthodromie.php?Insee1=45075&Insee2=75056|website=le site lion1906 de Lionel Delvarre|access-date=4 August 2014}}.</ref>
The village is located 5,5&nbsp;km west from [[Orléans]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Quelques villes proches de La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin|url=https://www.villorama.com/ville/la-chapelle-saint-mesmin/villes-proches.html|website=villorama.com|access-date=21 March 2022}}.</ref> on the north shore of the [[Loire]] and 114,5&nbsp;km south-south-west of [[Paris]].


The municipal territory is divided into five large parallel bands oriented south-west north-east and defined by successively five large borders that shape the village : the A10 motorway which separates the village from [[Ingré]], the Orléans-Blois railway, the departmental route 2152, the hillside of the Loire (which defines the valley to the southwest and overhanging the river to the southeast) and the Loire.
The municipal territory is divided into five large parallel bands oriented south-west north-east and defined by successively five large borders that shape the village : the A10 motorway which separates the village from [[Ingré]], the Orléans-Blois railway, the departmental route 2152, the hillside of the Loire (which defines the valley to the southwest and overhanging the river to the southeast) and the Loire.


== History ==
== History ==
⚫
According to the legend, around the 6th century Saint [[Mesmin]] established a monastery at [[Micy Abbey|Micy]], on the opposite site of the Loire river, and fought a dragon at Béraire (first name of the village).
=== Middle Ages ===
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According to the legend, around the 6th century Saint [[Mesmin]] established a monastery at [[Micy Abbey|Micy]], on the opposite site of the Loire river, and fought a dragon at Béraire (first name of the village).


On his death in 520, Saint Mesmin was buried in the cave under the ''Villa Berarii'' (Béraire).
On his death in 520, Saint Mesmin was buried [[Dragon cave of Béraire|in the cave]] under the ''Villa Berarii'' (Béraire).


Around 550, a first funeral basilica church was erected above the tomb of Saint Mesmin on the initiative of the viscount of Orléans, Agylus (Saint Ay).
Around 550, a first funeral basilica church was erected above the tomb of Saint Mesmin on the initiative of the viscount of Orléans, Agylus (Saint Ay).


Around 675, the relics of Saint Mesmin were transfered to Orléans.
Around 675, the relics of Saint Mesmin were transferred to Orléans.

==Population==
{{Historical populations
|source = INSEE<ref name=pophist>[https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/4515315?geo=COM-45075#ancre-POP_T1 Population en historique depuis 1968], INSEE</ref>
|percentages = pagr
|align = none
|graph-pos = right
|1968 |5143
|1975 |6482
|1982 |7801
|1990 |8207
|1999 |8967
|2007 |9354
|2012 |9937
|2017 |10353
}}


==Twin towns – sister cities==
==Twin towns – sister cities==

Latest revision as of 19:52, 15 February 2024

La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin
Commune
The town hall in La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin
The town hall in La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin
Flag of La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin
Flag
Coat of arms of La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin
Coat of arms
Location of La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin
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La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin is located in France
La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin
La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin
La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin is located in Centre-Val de Loire
La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin
La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin
Coordinates: 47°53′26″N 1°50′27″E / 47.8906°N 1.8408°E / 47.8906; 1.8408
CountryFrance
RegionCentre-Val de Loire
DepartmentLoiret
ArrondissementOrléans
CantonSaint-Jean-de-la-Ruelle
IntercommunalityOrléans Métropole
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Valérie Barthe Cheneau[1]
Area
1
8.96 km2 (3.46 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
10,218
 • Density1,100/km2 (3,000/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Chapellois, Chapelloise (French)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
45075 /45380
Elevation87–113 m (285–371 ft)
Websitewww.ville-lachapellesaintmesmin.fr
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin (French pronunciation: [la ʃapɛl sɛ̃ memɛ̃]) is a commune in the French department of Loiret, region of Centre-Val de Loire.

The village is located in the natural region of France of the Loire Valley and in the metropolis of Orléans. It is one of the 22 town of Orléans Métropole. It notably hosts the glass production plant Duralex .

Geography[edit]

La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin is bordering the natural region of Beauce.

The village is located 5,5 km west from Orléans[3] on the north shore of the Loire and 114,5 km south-south-west of Paris.

The municipal territory is divided into five large parallel bands oriented south-west north-east and defined by successively five large borders that shape the village : the A10 motorway which separates the village from Ingré, the Orléans-Blois railway, the departmental route 2152, the hillside of the Loire (which defines the valley to the southwest and overhanging the river to the southeast) and the Loire.

History[edit]

According to the legend, around the 6th century Saint Mesmin established a monastery at Micy, on the opposite site of the Loire river, and fought a dragon at Béraire (first name of the village).

On his death in 520, Saint Mesmin was buried in the cave under the Villa Berarii (Béraire).

Around 550, a first funeral basilica church was erected above the tomb of Saint Mesmin on the initiative of the viscount of Orléans, Agylus (Saint Ay).

Around 675, the relics of Saint Mesmin were transferred to Orléans.

Population[edit]

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 5,143—    
1975 6,482+3.36%
1982 7,801+2.68%
1990 8,207+0.64%
1999 8,967+0.99%
2007 9,354+0.53%
2012 9,937+1.22%
2017 10,353+0.82%
Source: INSEE[4]

Twin towns – sister cities[edit]

La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin is twinned with:

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Quelques villes proches de La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin". villorama.com. Retrieved 21 March 2022..
  4. ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
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