Courtenay (French pronunciation: [kuʁtənɛ]) is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France.
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Commune | |
![]() The town hall in Courtenay | |
![]() Coat of arms | |
Location of Courtenay ![]() | |
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Coordinates: 48°02′23″N 3°03′22″E | |
Country | France |
Region | Centre-Val de Loire |
Department | Loiret |
Arrondissement | Montargis |
Canton | Courtenay |
Government | |
• Mayor (2022–2026) | Annagaële Maudrux[1] |
Area 1 | 50.13 km2 (19.36 sq mi) |
Population | 3,907 |
• Density | 78/km2 (200/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Curtinien |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code | 45115 /45320 |
Elevation | 137–186 m (449–610 ft) |
Website | www |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
Fortified by Athon, the first lord of Courtenay (Seigneur de Courtenay). The Noble house of Courtenay continued in France for many generations and eventually founded the Earls of Devon in England. It is the seat of the canton of Courtenay, which is part of the arrondissement of Montargis.[3]
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