Part of the french nobility. The House of Châtillon was a notable French family, with origins in the 9th century and surving until now... The name comes from that of Châtillon-sur-MArne in Champagne, where members od the family were tenants in a castle belonging to the Counts of Champagne. Gaucher V of Châtillon was lord of Châtillon from 1290 until 1303, when he became count of Porcien; the titlewas sold to Louis of Valois, Duke of Orléans in 1400. #nobility #aristocrats #Châtillon #french