Châtenoy
The name Castanetum appears for the first time between 1100 and 1110, in a Latin text. However, it was not until the 13th century that we find a document that refers to Châtenoy-lès-Saint-Mathurin, during the collection of tithes by the Knights of Beauvais in the Gâtinais.
The Château de Châtenoy may have belonged to Du Guesclin. The annals of Seine et Marne mention a transaction in 1364, through Adam Nicolas, bourgeois of Nemours, with Du Guesclin, for the balance of the transfer of his châteaux of Ferrières-en-Gâtinais and Châtenoy. Partially destroyed during the Revolution, only a few elements remain today, including the fortified farmhouse dating from the 15th century.
Its 12th century church, typical of Gâtinais buildings, is dedicated to Saint Loup or Saint Leu, known for curing children and keeping wolves away. It houses the graves of a couple of 16th century lords.
