Chasseneuil-du-Poitou

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Chasseneuil-du-Poitou is a commune in the Vienne department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in western France. It lies 7 km north of the centre of Poitiers. Its inhabitants are called the Chasseneuillais. Chasseneuil-du-Poitou is the home of the Parc du Futuroscope, and the Technopole du Futuroscope, making up part of the École nationale supérieure de mécanique et d'aérotechnique de Poitiers (English: Poitiers' National superior school of mechanics and aeronautics).Former French Prime Minister, now Senator Jean-Pierre Raffarin served as assistant to the Mayor between 1995 and 2001.