Maine-et-Loire

The department extends over 7,166 square kilometers and contains four districts: Angers, Cholet, Saumur, and Segré-en-Anjou Bleu, with Angers as its capital.

Maine-et-Loire emerged during the French Revolution in 1790, initially named Mayenne-et-Loire before adopting its current name in December 1791, replacing the former province of Anjou.

The department encompasses numerous sections of the Loire Valley, featuring vineyards, estates, and gardens recognized by UNESCO for their architectural and agricultural significance.

Maine-et-Loire borders eight departments including Mayenne to the north, Indre-et-Loire to the east, and Loire-Atlantique to the west, with a population of 818,273 inhabitants.

The territory contains the shortest department boundary in France, measuring only 19 meters where it meets the neighboring department of Ille-et-Vilaine.

Location: Pays de la Loire

Inception: March 4, 1790

Capital city: Angers

Part of: Pays de la Loire

Shares border with: Mayenne, Ille-et-Vilaine, Loire-Atlantique, Vendée, Deux-Sèvres, Vienne, Indre-et-Loire, Sarthe

Website: https://maine-et-loire.gouv.fr

GPS coordinates: 47.45000,-0.60000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:33