Chenereilles, Loire


Chenereilles is a commune in the Loire department in central France. It lies within the historical region of Forez and is part of the Loire Forez Agglomération.

Geography

The commune is located in the arrondissement of Montbrison and the canton of Montbrison. Elevation ranges from 428 to 749 metres above sea level, for an area of 8.97 km². According to INSEE, Chenereilles belongs to the functional urban area of Saint-Étienne.

Administration

The commune is administered by a municipal council headed by the mayor. For the 2020–2026 term the mayor is Roland Bost.

Sights

Château de Chenereilles – a medieval castle with later additions; the keep and inner courtyard façades are protected as a monument historique, with the remainder of the château listed the same day. It is recorded in the Ministry of Culture’s Mérimée database.