Chartière

Chartière is a French toponym used for several small localities in francophone regions. It is typically found as part of place names in rural areas and historical documents, often indicating a site associated with land, a feature, or possibly an occupation linked to carts.

Etymology: The origin is uncertain. It likely derives from medieval French terms related to carts or cart makers, or from a toponymic habit of naming places after trades or landmarks.

Geographic distribution: The name occurs in multiple regions, though none of the individual sites has wide national prominence. In archival records and cadastral surveys, Chartière appears as a component of longer place names.

Notable uses: The term is primarily of linguistic and genealogical interest; there are no widely recognized major historical events tied specifically to Chartière.

See also: Chartier, as a surname and as a root of various toponymic forms; other toponymic elements with -ière suffix.