Mayenne, Administrative center in Pays de la Loire, France
Description
Mayenne is an administrative area in the Pays de la Loire region in western France. The territory is crossed by the Mayenne River and features plains, valleys, and extensive green spaces.
History
The area was created in 1790 during the French Revolution as part of France's new administrative division. This reorganization established the modern governmental structures that remain in place today.
Culture
The area is known for its traditional farming practices and rural way of life that shape everyday life. The villages and pastures reflect a long history of livestock raising and crop cultivation.
Practical
Visitors will find a rural environment with many small villages and paths inviting exploration. The area is best explored by car since public transportation between scattered settlements is limited.
Did you know?
Although the region is completely inland, it contains over a thousand kilometers of waterways and river sections. This water network shapes the landscape and provides unexpected water experiences in this continental region.
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Mayenne's Castle
334 m
Basilique Notre-Dame-des-Miracles de Mayenne
323 m
Chapelle Saint-Léonard
1.4 km
Église Saint-Martin de Mayenne
178 m
Palais de justice de Mayenne
464 m
Chapelle des Calvairiennes
753 mCouvent de la Visitation de Mayenne
499 m
Hôtel Chappedelaine
728 m
Musée du Château de Mayenne
319 m
Église Saint-Cénéry de Parigné-sur-Braye
3.3 km
Building of the Savings Bank of Mayenne
254 m
Église Saint-Baudelle de Saint-Baudelle
2.9 km
Chapelle du Sacré-Cœur de Mayenne
734 m
Écluse de Mayenne
676 m
Pont Mac-Racken
206 m
Théâtre de Mayenne
435 mMusée de Mayenne
497 m
Viaduc de la Mayenne
593 m
Barre Ducale
681 m
Pont Notre-Dame
218 m
Hôtel Montpinçon
762 mJean de Cheverus
761 mStatue, Work of art
318 mMemorial, war memorial
438 mWayside cross
671 mWayside cross
2.2 kmMemorial, commemorative plaque
206 mWayside cross
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