Backed by a protective and reassuring rock face, Chailland has been able to take advantage of its privileged position since prehistoric times.

The Ernée, a river that generates energy, flows at its feet and the rich and verdant forest provides wood.

The village took shape in the XIth century around the imposing Romanesque church, with domain, mill and manor.

explaining the presence of the opulent buildings, which borrow some interesting architectural elements infrequent in boroughs of this size.

The small houses, all identical, aligned along the river reveal the importance of the working class community.