Chemin de Fer de l'État
Encyclopedia
The Chemins de fer de l'État ("State Railways"), often referred to in France as the réseau de l'État ("State network"), was an early French
railway company.
on 25 May 1878 to take over ten small failing railway companies operating in the area between the rivers Loire
and Garonne
. On 18 November 1908, the État absorbed the Chemins de fer de l'Ouest
and in 1934 took over the Paris-Orléans company's lines in southern Brittany
. At its greatest extent its operating area comprised all the territory west of a line extending from Dieppe
by way of Paris
to Bordeaux
. On 1 January 1938 the État merged with all the other French railway companies to form the Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français
(SNCF), becoming that company's Région Ouest. The État then took a seat on the SNCF's Board of Directors, as did all the other companies until 1982 when all traces of the constituents of the SNCF disappeared.
, Poitiers
, and Angoulême
, while the État decided to serve Chartres
, Courtalain
, Saumur
, Niort
, and Saintes
, almost parallel to the competing line.
Thanks to purchases and exchanges made in 1878 with the PO, by 1884, the État operated:
Courtalain
-Bessé-sur-Braye
was opened in 1885 as well as Château-sur-Loir-Saumur
-Cavignac
. At La Grave d'Ambarès a junction with the PO was built, and État trains linked Paris and Bordeaux on 11 July 1886.
The last line portion was the hardest to build. On 1 July 1893, an extension via Lormont was opened, Three years later, on 1 August 1896 Bordeaux-État
was opened, welcoming trains from Paris
.
The État's line was 610 km while the PO's was 582 km. These were the only competing lines in France. This lasted until 1938, date of the creation the SNCF
, when the PO line was kept.
became managing director of the Etat in 1928. His desires were to reconquer the railway company's clientele, especially due to the popularity of the car.
Dautry began many modernisation projects, including infrastructure, stations and the opening of new lines (mainly Paris-Chartres by Gallardon
). The electrification of the Paris
-Le Mans
line represents the biggest of his constructions, the line was at the time the most modern line in France.
Another one of his influences was the purchase of 600 new passenger cars. 50 of the cars were luxurious cars and were used on the new eletrified line.
As early as 1929, the Etat began experimenting with DMU
s with a first order of Renault
trains. In 1931, an agreement is reached between Michelin
and the Etat, authorising trials of the Micheline train. By 1933, the trains were used for expresses between Paris
and Deauville
.
During the summer of 1937, the French Government
ruled in favour of the nationalisation of the French
railways. As a sign of disagreement, Dautry resigned, he was later elected into the SNCF
's managing council.
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
railway company.
History
The company was established by state order of the Third RepublicFrench Third Republic
The French Third Republic was the republican government of France from 1870, when the Second French Empire collapsed due to the French defeat in the Franco-Prussian War, to 1940, when France was overrun by Nazi Germany during World War II, resulting in the German and Italian occupations of France...
on 25 May 1878 to take over ten small failing railway companies operating in the area between the rivers Loire
Loire
Loire is an administrative department in the east-central part of France occupying the River Loire's upper reaches.-History:Loire was created in 1793 when after just 3½ years the young Rhône-et-Loire department was split into two. This was a response to counter-Revolutionary activities in Lyon...
and Garonne
Garonne
The Garonne is a river in southwest France and northern Spain, with a length of .-Source:The Garonne's headwaters are to be found in the Aran Valley in the Pyrenees, though three different locations have been proposed as the true source: the Uelh deth Garona at Plan de Beret , the Ratera-Saboredo...
. On 18 November 1908, the État absorbed the Chemins de fer de l'Ouest
Chemins de Fer de l'Ouest
The Compagnie des chemins de fer de l'Ouest , often referred to simply as L'Ouest or Ouest, was an early French railway company.- Birth of the company :...
and in 1934 took over the Paris-Orléans company's lines in southern Brittany
Brittany
Brittany is a cultural and administrative region in the north-west of France. Previously a kingdom and then a duchy, Brittany was united to the Kingdom of France in 1532 as a province. Brittany has also been referred to as Less, Lesser or Little Britain...
. At its greatest extent its operating area comprised all the territory west of a line extending from Dieppe
Dieppe, Seine-Maritime
Dieppe is a commune in the Seine-Maritime department in France. In 1999, the population of the whole Dieppe urban area was 81,419.A port on the English Channel, famous for its scallops, and with a regular ferry service from the Gare Maritime to Newhaven in England, Dieppe also has a popular pebbled...
by way of Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
to Bordeaux
Bordeaux
Bordeaux is a port city on the Garonne River in the Gironde department in southwestern France.The Bordeaux-Arcachon-Libourne metropolitan area, has a population of 1,010,000 and constitutes the sixth-largest urban area in France. It is the capital of the Aquitaine region, as well as the prefecture...
. On 1 January 1938 the État merged with all the other French railway companies to form the Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français
SNCF
The SNCF , is France's national state-owned railway company. SNCF operates the country's national rail services, including the TGV, France's high-speed rail network...
(SNCF), becoming that company's Région Ouest. The État then took a seat on the SNCF's Board of Directors, as did all the other companies until 1982 when all traces of the constituents of the SNCF disappeared.
Ligne Paris-Bordeaux
One of the PO's flagship lines was Paris-Orléans-Bordeaux. The État wished to create a competing line to the PO's. The PO line served ToursTours
Tours is a city in central France, the capital of the Indre-et-Loire department.It is located on the lower reaches of the river Loire, between Orléans and the Atlantic coast. Touraine, the region around Tours, is known for its wines, the alleged perfection of its local spoken French, and for the...
, Poitiers
Poitiers
Poitiers is a city on the Clain river in west central France. It is a commune and the capital of the Vienne department and of the Poitou-Charentes region. The centre is picturesque and its streets are interesting for predominant remains of historical architecture, especially from the Romanesque...
, and Angoulême
Angoulême
-Main sights:In place of its ancient fortifications, Angoulême is encircled by boulevards above the old city walls, known as the Remparts, from which fine views may be obtained in all directions. Within the town the streets are often narrow. Apart from the cathedral and the hôtel de ville, the...
, while the État decided to serve Chartres
Chartres
Chartres is a commune and capital of the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France. It is located southwest of Paris.-Geography:Chartres is built on the left bank of the Eure River, on a hill crowned by its famous cathedral, the spires of which are a landmark in the surrounding country...
, Courtalain
Courtalain
Courtalain is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.-Population:-References:*...
, Saumur
Saumur
Saumur is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France.The historic town is located between the Loire and Thouet rivers, and is surrounded by the vineyards of Saumur itself, Chinon, Bourgueil, Coteaux du Layon, etc...
, Niort
Niort
Niort is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in western France.The Latin name of the city was Novioritum.The population of Niort is 60,486 and more than 137,000 people live in the urban area....
, and Saintes
Saintes
Saintes is a French commune located in Poitou-Charentes, in the southwestern Charente-Maritime department of which it is a sub-prefecture. Its inhabitants are called Saintaises and Saintais....
, almost parallel to the competing line.
Thanks to purchases and exchanges made in 1878 with the PO, by 1884, the État operated:
- ChartresChartresChartres is a commune and capital of the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France. It is located southwest of Paris.-Geography:Chartres is built on the left bank of the Eure River, on a hill crowned by its famous cathedral, the spires of which are a landmark in the surrounding country...
- CourtalainCourtalainCourtalain is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.-Population:-References:*... - Bessé-sur-BrayeBessé-sur-BrayeBessé-sur-Braye is a commune in the Sarthe department in the region of Pays-de-la-Loire in north-western France.-References:*...
- Château-sur-Loir - SaumurSaumurSaumur is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France.The historic town is located between the Loire and Thouet rivers, and is surrounded by the vineyards of Saumur itself, Chinon, Bourgueil, Coteaux du Layon, etc...
- Montreuil-BellayMontreuil-BellayMontreuil-Bellay is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France.It is located c. 15 km to the south of Saumur, and is famous for the Château de Montreuil-Bellay, which is situated in the town.... - Montreuil-BellayMontreuil-BellayMontreuil-Bellay is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France.It is located c. 15 km to the south of Saumur, and is famous for the Château de Montreuil-Bellay, which is situated in the town....
- Saint-Jean-d'AngélySaint-Jean-d'AngélySaint-Jean-d'Angély is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.The commune has its historical origins in the Abbey of Saint-Jean-d'Angély.-Royal abbey:... - Saint-Jean-d'AngélySaint-Jean-d'AngélySaint-Jean-d'Angély is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.The commune has its historical origins in the Abbey of Saint-Jean-d'Angély.-Royal abbey:...
- SaintesSaintesSaintes is a French commune located in Poitou-Charentes, in the southwestern Charente-Maritime department of which it is a sub-prefecture. Its inhabitants are called Saintaises and Saintais.... - SaintesSaintesSaintes is a French commune located in Poitou-Charentes, in the southwestern Charente-Maritime department of which it is a sub-prefecture. Its inhabitants are called Saintaises and Saintais....
- CavignacCavignacCavignac is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Population:...
Courtalain
Courtalain
Courtalain is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.-Population:-References:*...
-Bessé-sur-Braye
Bessé-sur-Braye
Bessé-sur-Braye is a commune in the Sarthe department in the region of Pays-de-la-Loire in north-western France.-References:*...
was opened in 1885 as well as Château-sur-Loir-Saumur
Saumur
Saumur is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France.The historic town is located between the Loire and Thouet rivers, and is surrounded by the vineyards of Saumur itself, Chinon, Bourgueil, Coteaux du Layon, etc...
-Cavignac
Cavignac
Cavignac is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Population:...
. At La Grave d'Ambarès a junction with the PO was built, and État trains linked Paris and Bordeaux on 11 July 1886.
The last line portion was the hardest to build. On 1 July 1893, an extension via Lormont was opened, Three years later, on 1 August 1896 Bordeaux-État
Gare de Bordeaux Etat
Bordeaux-État or Bordeaux-Deschamps was a mainline railway station in the French city of Bordeaux.The station was at the terminus of the line from Paris of the CF de l'État...
was opened, welcoming trains from Paris
Gare Montparnasse
Paris Montparnasse is one of the six large terminus railway stations of Paris, located in the Montparnasse area in the XIVe arrondissement. The station was opened in 1840, and rebuilt completely in 1969...
.
The État's line was 610 km while the PO's was 582 km. These were the only competing lines in France. This lasted until 1938, date of the creation the SNCF
SNCF
The SNCF , is France's national state-owned railway company. SNCF operates the country's national rail services, including the TGV, France's high-speed rail network...
, when the PO line was kept.
The Dautry era
Raoul DautryRaoul Dautry
Raoul Dautry was a French engineer, business leader and politician. He was born on 16 September 1880 at Montluçon in the department of Allier; he died on 21 August 1951 at Lourmarin in the department of Vaucluse.- Education and career :...
became managing director of the Etat in 1928. His desires were to reconquer the railway company's clientele, especially due to the popularity of the car.
Dautry began many modernisation projects, including infrastructure, stations and the opening of new lines (mainly Paris-Chartres by Gallardon
Gallardon
Gallardon is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.-Population:-References:*...
). The electrification of the Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
-Le Mans
Le Mans
Le Mans is a city in France, located on the Sarthe River. Traditionally the capital of the province of Maine, it is now the capital of the Sarthe department and the seat of the Roman Catholic diocese of Le Mans. Le Mans is a part of the Pays de la Loire region.Its inhabitants are called Manceaux...
line represents the biggest of his constructions, the line was at the time the most modern line in France.
Another one of his influences was the purchase of 600 new passenger cars. 50 of the cars were luxurious cars and were used on the new eletrified line.
As early as 1929, the Etat began experimenting with DMU
Multiple unit
The term multiple unit or MU is used to describe a self-propelled carriages capable of coupling with other units of the same or similar type and still being controlled from one driving cab. The term is commonly used to denote passenger trainsets consisting of more than one carriage...
s with a first order of Renault
Renault
Renault S.A. is a French automaker producing cars, vans, and in the past, autorail vehicles, trucks, tractors, vans and also buses/coaches. Its alliance with Nissan makes it the world's third largest automaker...
trains. In 1931, an agreement is reached between Michelin
Michelin
Michelin is a tyre manufacturer based in Clermont-Ferrand in the Auvergne région of France. It is one of the two largest tyre manufacturers in the world along with Bridgestone. In addition to the Michelin brand, it also owns the BFGoodrich, Kleber, Riken, Kormoran and Uniroyal tyre brands...
and the Etat, authorising trials of the Micheline train. By 1933, the trains were used for expresses between Paris
Gare Saint-Lazare
Paris Saint-Lazare is one of the six large terminus train stations of Paris. It is the second busiest in Paris, behind the Gare du Nord, handling 274,000 passengers each day.-History:...
and Deauville
Gare de Trouville-Deauville
Trouville-Deauville is the station for the towns of Deauville and Trouville-sur-Mer. The station is built in neo-normand architecture and is a terminus for two railway lines, the main line from Paris by Lisieux and the Côte Fleurie branchline to Dives-Cabourg.The line from Paris and Lisieux opened...
.
During the summer of 1937, the French Government
Government of France
The government of the French Republic is a semi-presidential system determined by the French Constitution of the fifth Republic. The nation declares itself to be an "indivisible, secular, democratic, and social Republic"...
ruled in favour of the nationalisation of the French
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
railways. As a sign of disagreement, Dautry resigned, he was later elected into the SNCF
SNCF
The SNCF , is France's national state-owned railway company. SNCF operates the country's national rail services, including the TGV, France's high-speed rail network...
's managing council.
Line openings
| Date | Section | Length (km) |
| 07/01/1856 | Poitiers Poitiers Poitiers is a city on the Clain river in west central France. It is a commune and the capital of the Vienne department and of the Poitou-Charentes region. The centre is picturesque and its streets are interesting for predominant remains of historical architecture, especially from the Romanesque... - Niort Niort Niort is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in western France.The Latin name of the city was Novioritum.The population of Niort is 60,486 and more than 137,000 people live in the urban area.... |
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| 07/09/1857 | Niort Niort Niort is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in western France.The Latin name of the city was Novioritum.The population of Niort is 60,486 and more than 137,000 people live in the urban area.... - La Rochelle La Rochelle La Rochelle is a city in western France and a seaport on the Bay of Biscay, a part of the Atlantic Ocean. It is the capital of the Charente-Maritime department.The city is connected to the Île de Ré by a bridge completed on 19 May 1988... |
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| 24/09/1866 | Cholet Cholet Cholet is a commune of western France in the Maine-et-Loire department. It was the capital of military Vendée.-Geography:Cholet stands on an eminence on the right bank of the Moine, which used to be crossed by a bridge from the fifteenth century... - La Poissonnière |
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| 30/12/1866 | Nantes Nantes Nantes is a city in western France, located on the Loire River, from the Atlantic coast. The city is the 6th largest in France, while its metropolitan area ranks 8th with over 800,000 inhabitants.... - La Roche-sur-Yon La Roche-sur-Yon La Roche-sur-Yon is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.It is the capital of the department. Its inhabitants are called Yonnais.-History:... |
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| 28/12/1868 | Niort Niort Niort is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in western France.The Latin name of the city was Novioritum.The population of Niort is 60,486 and more than 137,000 people live in the urban area.... - Cholet Cholet Cholet is a commune of western France in the Maine-et-Loire department. It was the capital of military Vendée.-Geography:Cholet stands on an eminence on the right bank of the Moine, which used to be crossed by a bridge from the fifteenth century... |
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| 22/10/1867 | Rochefort Rochefort, Charente-Maritime Rochefort is a commune in southwestern France, a port on the Charente estuary. It is a sub-prefecture of the Charente-Maritime department.-History:... - Angoulême Angoulême -Main sights:In place of its ancient fortifications, Angoulême is encircled by boulevards above the old city walls, known as the Remparts, from which fine views may be obtained in all directions. Within the town the streets are often narrow. Apart from the cathedral and the hôtel de ville, the... |
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| 25/03/1869 | Beillant - Pons Pons, Charente-Maritime Pons is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... |
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| 26/01/1870 | Pons Pons, Charente-Maritime Pons is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... - Jonzac Jonzac Jonzac is a commune of the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... |
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| 14/03/1871 | La Roche-sur-Yon La Roche-sur-Yon La Roche-sur-Yon is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.It is the capital of the department. Its inhabitants are called Yonnais.-History:... - La Rochelle La Rochelle La Rochelle is a city in western France and a seaport on the Bay of Biscay, a part of the Atlantic Ocean. It is the capital of the Charente-Maritime department.The city is connected to the Île de Ré by a bridge completed on 19 May 1988... |
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| 27/03/1871 | La Roche-sur-Yon La Roche-sur-Yon La Roche-sur-Yon is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.It is the capital of the department. Its inhabitants are called Yonnais.-History:... - Bressuire Bressuire Bressuire is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in France. The town is situated on an eminence overlooking the Dolo, a tributary of the Argenton.-Notable buildings:... |
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| 06/11/1871 | Jonzac Jonzac Jonzac is a commune of the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... - Montendre Montendre Montendre is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... |
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| 28/10/1872 | Chartres Chartres Chartres is a commune and capital of the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France. It is located southwest of Paris.-Geography:Chartres is built on the left bank of the Eure River, on a hill crowned by its famous cathedral, the spires of which are a landmark in the surrounding country... - Orléans Orléans -Prehistory and Roman:Cenabum was a Gallic stronghold, one of the principal towns of the Carnutes tribe where the Druids held their annual assembly. It was conquered and destroyed by Julius Caesar in 52 BC, then rebuilt under the Roman Empire... |
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| 20/11/1872 | Barbezieux - Châteauneuf Châteauneuf-sur-Charente Châteauneuf-sur-Charente is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... |
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| 10/05/1873 | Bressuire Bressuire Bressuire is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in France. The town is situated on an eminence overlooking the Dolo, a tributary of the Argenton.-Notable buildings:... - Thouars Thouars Thouars is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in western France.It is on the River Thouet. Its inhabitants are known as Thouarsais.-History:... |
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| 11/08/1873 | Thouars Thouars Thouars is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in western France.It is on the River Thouet. Its inhabitants are known as Thouarsais.-History:... - Chinon Chinon Chinon is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France well known for Château de Chinon.In the Middle Ages, Chinon developed especially during the reign of Henry II . The castle was rebuilt and extended, becoming one of his favorite residences... |
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| 10/10/1873 | Saint-Mariens Saint-Mariens Saint-Mariens is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... -Saint-Yzan - Blaye Blaye Blaye is a commune and subprefecture in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Population:Its inhabitants are called Blayais or the Blayaises.-Geography:... |
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| 16/10/1873 | Montendre Montendre Montendre is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... - Saint-Mariens Saint-Mariens Saint-Mariens is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... -Saint-Yzan |
|
| 29/12/1873 | La Rochelle La Rochelle La Rochelle is a city in western France and a seaport on the Bay of Biscay, a part of the Atlantic Ocean. It is the capital of the Charente-Maritime department.The city is connected to the Île de Ré by a bridge completed on 19 May 1988... - Rochefort Rochefort, Charente-Maritime Rochefort is a commune in southwestern France, a port on the Charente estuary. It is a sub-prefecture of the Charente-Maritime department.-History:... |
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| 15/05/1874 | Neuville-de-Poitou Neuville-de-Poitou Neuville-de-Poitou is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-History:Neuville was first named Nova Villa in 876, through a donation by a Frank by the name of Aldurus, at abbaye Saint-Hilaire de Poitiers. During the hundred years war, Neuville suffered... - Montreuil-Bellay Montreuil-Bellay Montreuil-Bellay is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France.It is located c. 15 km to the south of Saumur, and is famous for the Château de Montreuil-Bellay, which is situated in the town.... |
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| 19/10/1874 | Saint-Mariens Saint-Mariens Saint-Mariens is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... -Saint-Yzan - Coutras Coutras Coutras is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-History:The Battle of Coutras, one of the most important battles of the French Wars of Religion, was fought there on 20 October 1587.-Population:-References:*... |
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| 19/04/1875 | Joué-lès-Tours Joué-lès-Tours Joué-lès-Tours is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France.It is the largest suburb of the city of Tours, and is adjacent to it on the southwest.... - Chinon Chinon Chinon is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France well known for Château de Chinon.In the Middle Ages, Chinon developed especially during the reign of Henry II . The castle was rebuilt and extended, becoming one of his favorite residences... |
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| 29/08/1875 | Pons Pons, Charente-Maritime Pons is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... - Royan Royan Royan is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department, along the Atlantic Ocean, in southwestern France.A seaside resort, Royan is in the heart of an urban area estimated at 38,638 inhabitants, which makes it the fourth-largest conurbation in the department, after La Rochelle, Rochefort and Saintes... |
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| 11/09/1875 | Nantes Nantes Nantes is a city in western France, located on the Loire River, from the Atlantic coast. The city is the 6th largest in France, while its metropolitan area ranks 8th with over 800,000 inhabitants.... - Pornic Pornic Pornic is a commune in the Loire-Atlantique département in western France.-Breton language:The municipality launched a linguistic plan through Ya d'ar brezhoneg on 1 March 2006.-Climate:... |
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| 30/01/1876 | Saumur Saumur Saumur is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France.The historic town is located between the Loire and Thouet rivers, and is surrounded by the vineyards of Saumur itself, Chinon, Bourgueil, Coteaux du Layon, etc... - Montreuil-Bellay Montreuil-Bellay Montreuil-Bellay is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France.It is located c. 15 km to the south of Saumur, and is famous for the Château de Montreuil-Bellay, which is situated in the town.... |
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| 25/03/1876 | Sainte Pazanne - Machecoul Machecoul Machecoul is a commune in the Loire-Atlantique department in western France.Its 5,732 inhabitants are called Machecoulais.-Geography:The commune of Machecoul is surrounded by the following communes:... |
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| 01/04/1876 | Chartres Chartres Chartres is a commune and capital of the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France. It is located southwest of Paris.-Geography:Chartres is built on the left bank of the Eure River, on a hill crowned by its famous cathedral, the spires of which are a landmark in the surrounding country... - Auneau Auneau Auneau is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.-Population:-References:*... |
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| 07/05/1876 | Chartres Chartres Chartres is a commune and capital of the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France. It is located southwest of Paris.-Geography:Chartres is built on the left bank of the Eure River, on a hill crowned by its famous cathedral, the spires of which are a landmark in the surrounding country... - Brou Brou, Eure-et-Loir Brou is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.-Population:... |
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| 03/06/1876 | St Hiliaire - Paimbœuf Paimbœuf Paimbœuf is a commune in the Loire-Atlantique department in western France.-See also:*Communes of the Loire-Atlantique department*:fr:Paimbœuf... |
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| 24/06/1876 | Saujon Saujon Saujon is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... - La Tremblarde |
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| 01/02/1877 | Montreuil-Bellay Montreuil-Bellay Montreuil-Bellay is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France.It is located c. 15 km to the south of Saumur, and is famous for the Château de Montreuil-Bellay, which is situated in the town.... - Angers Angers Angers is the main city in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France about south-west of Paris. Angers is located in the French region known by its pre-revolutionary, provincial name, Anjou, and its inhabitants are called Angevins.... |
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| 25/01/1878 | Saint-Jean-d'Angély Saint-Jean-d'Angély Saint-Jean-d'Angély is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.The commune has its historical origins in the Abbey of Saint-Jean-d'Angély.-Royal abbey:... - Taillebourg Taillebourg Taillebourg may refer to:* Taillebourg, Charente-Maritime, a French commune* Taillebourg, Lot-et-Garonne, a French commune of the Lot-et-Garonne department* Battle of Taillebourg* Château de Taillebourg... |
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| 30/12/1878 | Machecoul Machecoul Machecoul is a commune in the Loire-Atlantique department in western France.Its 5,732 inhabitants are called Machecoulais.-Geography:The commune of Machecoul is surrounded by the following communes:... - Challans Challans Challans is a commune in the Vendée département in the Pays de la Loire région in western France.... |
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| 03/03/1879 | Château-du-Loir Château-du-Loir Château-du-Loir is a commune in the Sarthe department in the Pays de la Loire region in north-western France.-References:*... - Saint-Calais Saint-Calais Saint-Calais is a commune in the Sarthe department in the region of Pays-de-la-Loire in north-western France.Prior to the French Revolution it was known for its Benedictine abbey named after the Anisola stream . Saint-Calais is a later name coming from one of the local saints of the Perche area.... |
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| 19/09/1880 | Challans Challans Challans is a commune in the Vendée département in the Pays de la Loire région in western France.... - La Roche-sur-Yon La Roche-sur-Yon La Roche-sur-Yon is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.It is the capital of the department. Its inhabitants are called Yonnais.-History:... |
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| 07/03/1881 | Through Luçon Luçon Luçon is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.It is the seat of the Diocese of Luçon and Luçon Cathedral.-References:*... |
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| 17/10/1881 | Saint-Jean-d'Angély Saint-Jean-d'Angély Saint-Jean-d'Angély is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.The commune has its historical origins in the Abbey of Saint-Jean-d'Angély.-Royal abbey:... - Niort Niort Niort is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in western France.The Latin name of the city was Novioritum.The population of Niort is 60,486 and more than 137,000 people live in the urban area.... |
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| 17/10/1881 | Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.It is situated on the Côte de Lumière... - Commesquiers |
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| 17/10/1881 | Velluire Velluire Velluire is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.... - Benet Benet, Vendée Benet is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.The former communes of Lesson, Sainte-Christine and Aziré were joined to the commune of Benet in 1973.-Geography:... |
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| 20/11/1881 | Blois Blois Blois is the capital of Loir-et-Cher department in central France, situated on the banks of the lower river Loire between Orléans and Tours.-History:... - Pont-de-Braye |
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| 02/07/1882 | Chinon Chinon Chinon is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France well known for Château de Chinon.In the Middle Ages, Chinon developed especially during the reign of Henry II . The castle was rebuilt and extended, becoming one of his favorite residences... - Port-Boulet |
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| 10/07/1882 | Cholet Cholet Cholet is a commune of western France in the Maine-et-Loire department. It was the capital of military Vendée.-Geography:Cholet stands on an eminence on the right bank of the Moine, which used to be crossed by a bridge from the fifteenth century... - Clisson Clisson Clisson , is a commune in the Loire-Atlantique département in western France.It is situated at the confluence of the Sèvre Nantaise and the Moine southeast of Nantes .... |
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| 23/10/1882 | Niort Niort Niort is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in western France.The Latin name of the city was Novioritum.The population of Niort is 60,486 and more than 137,000 people live in the urban area.... - Montreuil-Bellay Montreuil-Bellay Montreuil-Bellay is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France.It is located c. 15 km to the south of Saumur, and is famous for the Château de Montreuil-Bellay, which is situated in the town.... |
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| 27/11/1882 | Chinon Chinon Chinon is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France well known for Château de Chinon.In the Middle Ages, Chinon developed especially during the reign of Henry II . The castle was rebuilt and extended, becoming one of his favorite residences... - L'Île-Bouchard L'Île-Bouchard L'Île-Bouchard is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France.From 8 to 14 December 1947, L'Île-Bouchard was the site of Marian apparitions. Four girls aged 7 to 12 reported having seen the Virgin Mary and the archangel Gabriel. The site was declared an official pilgrimage of the... |
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| 19/03/1883 | Neuville-de-Poitou Neuville-de-Poitou Neuville-de-Poitou is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-History:Neuville was first named Nova Villa in 876, through a donation by a Frank by the name of Aldurus, at abbaye Saint-Hilaire de Poitiers. During the hundred years war, Neuville suffered... - Parthenay Parthenay Parthenay is an ancient fortified town and commune in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France, sited on a rocky spur that is surrounded on two sides by the River Thouet... |
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| 02/04/1883 | Patay Patay Patay is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France.Population: approx. 1,500.... - Courtalain Courtalain Courtalain is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.-Population:-References:*... -Saint-Pellerin Saint-Pellerin, Eure-et-Loir Saint-Pellerin is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.-Population:-References:*... |
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| 02/04/1883 | Brou Brou, Eure-et-Loir Brou is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.-Population:... - Courtalain Courtalain Courtalain is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.-Population:-References:*... -Saint-Pellerin Saint-Pellerin, Eure-et-Loir Saint-Pellerin is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.-Population:-References:*... |
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| 03/09/1883 | Saint-Laurent-de-la-Prée Saint-Laurent-de-la-Prée Saint-Laurent-de-la-Prée is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... - La Pointe-de-la-fumée |
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| 05/11/1883 | Through Marans Marans The Marans is a breed of chicken originating in France. It is a medium breed compared to others, popular for poultry shows and is a dual purpose fowl known both for its extremely dark eggs as well as for its very fine meat qualities.-Appearance:... |
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| 07/04/1884 | Airvault Airvault Airvault is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France. It is located on the River Thouet.The inhabitants of Airvault are the and the .-Historical sites:... - Moncontour Moncontour, Vienne Moncontour is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.It was the site of the Battle of Moncontour in 1569.-Demographics:-External links: http://www.moncontour-active-park.fr... |
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| 18/08/1884 | Perray-Jouannet - Chalonnes Chalonnes-sur-Loire Chalonnes-sur-Loire is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France. The closest airport to Chalonnes Sur Loire is Angers Airport also worth considering are Nantes Airport , Rennes Airport , or Tours Airport .... |
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| 23/02/1885 | Aiffres Aiffres Aiffres is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-References:*... - Ruffec Ruffec, Charente Ruffec is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France.-Population:... |
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| 23/05/1885 | Courtalain Courtalain Courtalain is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.-Population:-References:*... -Saint-Pellerin Saint-Pellerin, Eure-et-Loir Saint-Pellerin is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.-Population:-References:*... - Bessé-sur-Braye Bessé-sur-Braye Bessé-sur-Braye is a commune in the Sarthe department in the region of Pays-de-la-Loire in north-western France.-References:*... |
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| 12/07/1885 | Port-de-Piles Port-de-Piles Port-de-Piles is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-Demographics:-References:*... - L'Île-Bouchard L'Île-Bouchard L'Île-Bouchard is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France.From 8 to 14 December 1947, L'Île-Bouchard was the site of Marian apparitions. Four girls aged 7 to 12 reported having seen the Virgin Mary and the archangel Gabriel. The site was declared an official pilgrimage of the... |
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| 04/03/1886 | Through Nantes Nantes Nantes is a city in western France, located on the Loire River, from the Atlantic coast. The city is the 6th largest in France, while its metropolitan area ranks 8th with over 800,000 inhabitants.... |
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| 14/06/1886 | Cavignac Cavignac Cavignac is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Population:... - Cubzac |
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| 11/07/1886 | Cubzac - La Grave-d'Ambarès | 5 |
| 11/07/1886 | Through Bordeaux Bordeaux Bordeaux is a port city on the Garonne River in the Gironde department in southwestern France.The Bordeaux-Arcachon-Libourne metropolitan area, has a population of 1,010,000 and constitutes the sixth-largest urban area in France. It is the capital of the Aquitaine region, as well as the prefecture... |
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| 11/07/1886 | Château-du-Loir Château-du-Loir Château-du-Loir is a commune in the Sarthe department in the Pays de la Loire region in north-western France.-References:*... - Saumur Saumur Saumur is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France.The historic town is located between the Loire and Thouet rivers, and is surrounded by the vineyards of Saumur itself, Chinon, Bourgueil, Coteaux du Layon, etc... |
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| 11/07/1886 | Through Saumur Saumur Saumur is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France.The historic town is located between the Loire and Thouet rivers, and is surrounded by the vineyards of Saumur itself, Chinon, Bourgueil, Coteaux du Layon, etc... |
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| 19/09/1886 | Châtellerault Châtellerault Châtellerault is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in France.It is located to the north of Poitou, and the residents are called Châtelleraudais.-Geography:... - Loudun Loudun Loudun is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.It is located south of the town of Chinon and 25 km to the east of the town Thouars... |
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| 01/05/1887 | Arrou Arrou Arrou is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.-Population:-References:*... - Nogent-le-Rotrou Nogent-le-Rotrou Nogent-le-Rotrou is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.It is a sub-prefecture and is located on the Huisne River, 56 kilometres west of Chartres on the RN23 and 150 kilometres south west of Paris, to which it is linked by both rail and motorway... |
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| 29/05/1887 | Libourne Libourne Libourne is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.It is the wine-making capital of northern Gironde and lies near Saint-Émilion and Pomerol.-Geography:... - Marcenais Marcenais Marcenais is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Population:... |
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| 05/06/1887 | Parthenay Parthenay Parthenay is an ancient fortified town and commune in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France, sited on a rocky spur that is surrounded on two sides by the River Thouet... - Bressuire Bressuire Bressuire is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in France. The town is situated on an eminence overlooking the Dolo, a tributary of the Argenton.-Notable buildings:... |
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| 17/02/1889 | Tonnay-Charente Tonnay-Charente Tonnay-Charente is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.In the 18th century it was the home town of Prominent Irish Physician Dr... - Pointe-du-Chapus |
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| 18/05/1890 | Fontenay-le-comte Fontenay-le-Comte Fontenay-le-Comte is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.-Geography:The Vendée River flows though the town. The town has an area of .-History:... - Vouvant-Cezais |
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| 18/05/1890 | Vouvant-Cezais - Breuil-Barret Breuil-Barret Breuil-Barret is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... |
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| 01/04/1891 | La Rochelle Gare de La Rochelle Gare de La Rochelle is the main station serving La Rochelle. The station building, which includes a 45-metre-tall clock tower, was built in 1922 by Pierre Esquié for the CF de l'Etat replacing the older building... - Port de la Pallice |
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| 02/01/1893 | Sargé Sarge Sarge may refer to:* Sergeant, a military or police rank. Often shortened and used a term of endearment used out of familiarity. Sometimes heard as "Big Sarge", a further term of affection and endearment... - Montoire |
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| 01/07/1893 | La Grave-d'Ambarès - Gare de Bordeaux Benauge | 12 |
| 15/10/1893 | Montoire - Châteaurenault | 21 |
| 29/07/1894 | Châteaurenault - Tours Tours Tours is a city in central France, the capital of the Indre-et-Loire department.It is located on the lower reaches of the river Loire, between Orléans and the Atlantic coast. Touraine, the region around Tours, is known for its wines, the alleged perfection of its local spoken French, and for the... |
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| 31-05-1896 | Voves Voves Voves is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.-Population:-References:*... - Toury Toury Toury is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.-Population:-References:*... |
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| 01/08/1896 | Junction to Gare de Bordeaux Etat Gare de Bordeaux Etat Bordeaux-État or Bordeaux-Deschamps was a mainline railway station in the French city of Bordeaux.The station was at the terminus of the line from Paris of the CF de l'État... |
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| 02/01/1898 | Thorigné Thorigné Thorigné is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in western France.-References:*... - Montmirail |
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| 10/12/1899 | La Loupe La Loupe La Loupe is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.-Population:-References:*... - Brou Brou, Eure-et-Loir Brou is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.-Population:... |
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| 28/05/1900 | Vouvant-Cezay - Chantonnay Chantonnay Chantonnay is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-Geography:The Lay River flows southwestward through the commune and forms part of its eastern and southern borders.-References:*... |
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| 12/07/1900 | Montmirail Montmirail, Sarthe Montmirail is a commune in the Sarthe department in the region of Pays-de-la-Loire in north-western France.... - Courtalain Courtalain Courtalain is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.-Population:-References:*... |
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| 12/07/1900 | Thorigné Thorigné Thorigné is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in western France.-References:*... - Connerré-Beillé |
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| 05/11/1907 | Barbezieux - Saint-Mariens Saint-Mariens Saint-Mariens is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... -Saint-Yzan |
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| 11/06/1911 | Saint-Jean-d'Angély Saint-Jean-d'Angély Saint-Jean-d'Angély is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.The commune has its historical origins in the Abbey of Saint-Jean-d'Angély.-Royal abbey:... - Saintes Saintes Saintes is a French commune located in Poitou-Charentes, in the southwestern Charente-Maritime department of which it is a sub-prefecture. Its inhabitants are called Saintaises and Saintais.... |
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| 01/07/1912 | Saintes Saintes Saintes is a French commune located in Poitou-Charentes, in the southwestern Charente-Maritime department of which it is a sub-prefecture. Its inhabitants are called Saintaises and Saintais.... - Saujon Saujon Saujon is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... |
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| 15/05/1930 | Massy - Chartres Chartres Chartres is a commune and capital of the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France. It is located southwest of Paris.-Geography:Chartres is built on the left bank of the Eure River, on a hill crowned by its famous cathedral, the spires of which are a landmark in the surrounding country... |
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Locomotives of the État
| Wheel arrangement | État No. (1st series) | État No. (2nd series) | SNCF No. | Manufacturer Serial numbers |
Year made | Quantity made | Quantity preserved | Year(s) withdrawn | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tender locomotives | |||||||||
| 2-4-0 2-4-0 Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 2-4-0 represents the wheel arrangement of two leading wheels on one axle, four powered and coupled driving wheels on two axles, and no trailing wheels.... |
2029–2099, 2500–2528 |
120-036 – 120-116 | 120 A 36 – 116 | ||||||
| 2-4-2 2-4-2 Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 2-4-2 represents the wheel arrangement of two leading wheels on one axle, four powered and coupled driving wheels on two axles, and two trailing wheels on one axle... |
2078–2505 | 121-029 – 121-037 | 121 B 29 – 37 | ||||||
| 2-4-2 2-4-2 Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 2-4-2 represents the wheel arrangement of two leading wheels on one axle, four powered and coupled driving wheels on two axles, and two trailing wheels on one axle... |
2602–2620 | 121-051 – 121-069 | 121 C 51 – 69 | 19 | |||||
| 4-4-0 4-4-0 Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 4-4-0 represents the wheel arrangement of four leading wheels on two axles , four powered and coupled driving wheels on two axles, and no trailing wheels... |
2701–2706 | ||||||||
| 4-4-2 4-4-2 (locomotive) Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 4-4-2 represents the wheel arrangement of four leading wheels on two axles , four powered and coupled driving wheels on two axles, and two trailing wheels on one axle... |
2951–2960 | 221-101 – 221-110 | 221 A 101 – 110 | 10 | |||||
| 0-6-0 0-6-0 Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 0-6-0 represents the wheel arrangement of no leading wheels, six powered and coupled driving wheels on three axles, and no trailing wheels... |
3061–3100 3500–3569 |
030-031 – 030-130 | 030 A 56 – 123 | Fives-Liile, SACM, Cail, Batignolles |
1875–1882 | 100 | |||
| 2-6-0 2-6-0 Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 2-6-0 represents the wheel arrangement of two leading wheels on one axle, usually in a leading truck, six powered and coupled driving wheels on three axles, and no trailing wheels. This arrangement is commonly called a Mogul... |
130-602 - 130-636 | 130 A 602 – 636 | |||||||
| 4-6-0 4-6-0 Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 4-6-0 represents the wheel arrangement of four leading wheels on two axles in a leading truck, six powered and coupled driving wheels on three axles, and no trailing wheels. This wheel arrangement became the second-most popular... |
3701–3755 | 230-001 – 230-055 | 230 B 1 – 55 | 55 | |||||
| 4-6-0 4-6-0 Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 4-6-0 represents the wheel arrangement of four leading wheels on two axles in a leading truck, six powered and coupled driving wheels on three axles, and no trailing wheels. This wheel arrangement became the second-most popular... |
230-141 – 230-230 | 230 D 141 – 320 | |||||||
| 4-6-0 4-6-0 Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 4-6-0 represents the wheel arrangement of four leading wheels on two axles in a leading truck, six powered and coupled driving wheels on three axles, and no trailing wheels. This wheel arrangement became the second-most popular... |
230-321 – 230-370 | 230 D 232, 341, 365 | |||||||
| 4-6-0 4-6-0 Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 4-6-0 represents the wheel arrangement of four leading wheels on two axles in a leading truck, six powered and coupled driving wheels on three axles, and no trailing wheels. This wheel arrangement became the second-most popular... |
230-371 – 230-385 | 230 H 371 – 385 | 15 | ||||||
| 4-6-0 4-6-0 Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 4-6-0 represents the wheel arrangement of four leading wheels on two axles in a leading truck, six powered and coupled driving wheels on three axles, and no trailing wheels. This wheel arrangement became the second-most popular... |
230-781 – 230-800 | 230 J 781 – 800 | 20 | Rebuilt to 230 L 781 – 800 | |||||
| 4-6-0 4-6-0 Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 4-6-0 represents the wheel arrangement of four leading wheels on two axles in a leading truck, six powered and coupled driving wheels on three axles, and no trailing wheels. This wheel arrangement became the second-most popular... |
3801–3883 | 230-801 – 230-883 | 230 G 801 – 883 | 83 | |||||
| 4-6-2 4-6-2 4-6-2, in the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, represents the wheel arrangement of four leading wheels on two axles , six powered and coupled driving wheels on three axles, and two trailing wheels on one axle .These locomotives are also known as Pacifics... |
231-011 – 231-060 231 B Ouest The 231 B was a small class of 4-6-2 steam locomotive of the Chemin de Fer de l'État.The series of 50 engines was built 1910. After some difficult early days, the engines became part of the SNCF's 231 class... |
231 B 11 – 60 | 1910 | 50 | |||||
| 4-6-2 4-6-2 4-6-2, in the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, represents the wheel arrangement of four leading wheels on two axles , six powered and coupled driving wheels on three axles, and two trailing wheels on one axle .These locomotives are also known as Pacifics... |
231-501 – 231-783 231 G Ouest The 231 G was a series of 4-6-2 steam locomotives of the Chemin de Fer de l'État .283 engines of this series were built starting in 1914, with deliveries from 1916 through 1923. They replaced and supplemented the 231 B that had a tendency to derail... |
231 C 501 – 783 | Fives-Lille, Batignolles, North British North British Locomotive Company The North British Locomotive Company was created in 1903 through the merger of three Glasgow locomotive manufacturing companies; Sharp Stewart and Company , Neilson, Reid and Company and Dübs and Company , creating the largest locomotive manufacturing company in Europe.Its main factories were... , Schneider Schneider Electric Schneider Electric is a French global company. It was founded in 1836 by two brothers, Eugène and Adolphe Schneider.In the first part of the 20th century, Schneider et Cie associated itself with Westinghouse Systems, a major international electrical group at the time. The group began manufacturing... |
1914–21 | 284 | Also classes 231 D, E, F, G, H and J. | |||
| 2-8-0 2-8-0 Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 2-8-0 represents the wheel arrangement of two leading wheels on one axle , eight powered and coupled driving wheels on four axles, and no trailing wheels... |
140-101 – 140-370 140 C Ouest The 140 C was a class of 2-8-0 steam locomotive of the Chemin de Fer de l'État, and subsequently the Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français .-History:... |
140 C 101 – 370 | Schneider Schneider Electric Schneider Electric is a French global company. It was founded in 1836 by two brothers, Eugène and Adolphe Schneider.In the first part of the 20th century, Schneider et Cie associated itself with Westinghouse Systems, a major international electrical group at the time. The group began manufacturing... , SACM, Five-Lille North British North British Locomotive Company The North British Locomotive Company was created in 1903 through the merger of three Glasgow locomotive manufacturing companies; Sharp Stewart and Company , Neilson, Reid and Company and Dübs and Company , creating the largest locomotive manufacturing company in Europe.Its main factories were... , Nasmyth, Wilson & Co. |
1913–20 | 270 | ||||
| 2-8-0 2-8-0 Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 2-8-0 represents the wheel arrangement of two leading wheels on one axle , eight powered and coupled driving wheels on four axles, and no trailing wheels... |
140-501 – 140-600, 140-1001 – 140-1045 |
140 H 501 – 600, 1001 – 1045 |
145 | ||||||
| 2-8-2 2-8-2 Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 2-8-2 represents the wheel arrangement of two leading wheels on one axle , eight powered and coupled driving wheels on four axles, and two trailing wheels on one axle... |
141-001 – 141-250 141 C Ouest The 141 C, was a 2-8-2 steam locomotive of the Chemins de Fer de l'État.-Overview:The series of 250 engines, numbered 141-001 to 141-250 were built in 1921. They were renumbered 141 C 001 to 141 C 250 by the SNCF in 1938 and ended their career in the West of France at the end of... |
141 B 1 – 250 | Schneider Schneider Electric Schneider Electric is a French global company. It was founded in 1836 by two brothers, Eugène and Adolphe Schneider.In the first part of the 20th century, Schneider et Cie associated itself with Westinghouse Systems, a major international electrical group at the time. The group began manufacturing... , SACM (191–205) |
1921–23 | 250 | 1 | Also class 141 C, D and E | ||
| 4-8-2 4-8-2 Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 4-8-2 represents the wheel arrangement of four leading wheels on two axles , eight powered and coupled driving wheels on four axles, and two trailing wheels on one axle... |
241-001 – 241-049 | 241 A 1 – 19 | 49 | Identical to Est 241.002 – 241.041 | |||||
| 4-8-2 4-8-2 Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 4-8-2 represents the wheel arrangement of four leading wheels on two axles , eight powered and coupled driving wheels on four axles, and two trailing wheels on one axle... |
241-101 | 241 B 101 | Fives-Lille | 1932 | 1 | Prototype; rebuilt to 242 A 1 in 1940 | |||
| 2-10-0 2-10-0 Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 2-10-0 represents the wheel arrangement of two leading wheels on one axle, ten powered and coupled driving wheels on five axles, and no trailing wheels... |
150-001 – 150-010 | 150 A 1 – 10 | 10 | Identical to Est 150.001 – 150.195 | |||||
| Tank locomotives | |||||||||
| 2-6-2T | 32.551 – 32.620 | 131 TA 501 – 620 | 120 | ||||||
| 0-8-0T | 40.001 – 40.143 040 TA Ouest The 040 TA was an 0-8-0 tank engine of the Chemins de Fer de l'État.-Overview:The series of 143 engines were built between 1914 and 1922, with a break during World War I. These were designed to replace the 030 0-6-0 shunting engines. The 0-6-0 engines possessed a traction force of 40 tons, while... |
040 TA 1 – 143 | 1914–22 | 143 | 2 | ||||
| 2-8-2T | 42.001 – 42.020 141 TC Ouest The 141 TC, or 141 TC Ouest, was 2-8-2 tank engine of the Chemins de Fer de l'État.-Overview:This series of 20 engines, numbered 42-001 to 42-020, was built by Fives Lille and was allocated to the Batignolles motive power depot. Although they were designed in 1913, production was delayed by World... |
141 TC 1 – 20 | Fives-Lille | 1923 | 20 | 1 | |||
| 2-8-2T | 42.101–42.140 | 141 TD 101 – 140 | 40 | Copies of Est 141.701 – 141.742 | |||||