History
Chesalles-sur-Moudon is first mentioned in 1273 as Chesales.
Geography
Chesalles-sur-Moudon had an area, as of 2009, of 1.67 square kilometers (0.64 sq mi). Of this area, 1.3 km2 (0.50 sq mi) or 77.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 0.19 km2 (0.073 sq mi) or 11.4% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 0.17 km2 (0.066 sq mi) or 10.2% is settled (buildings or roads).