Mayenne

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Location: Mayenne

Location: canton of Mayenne-Est

Location: canton of Mayenne-Ouest

Location: arrondissement of Mayenne

Elevation above the sea: 121 m

Shares border with: La Haie-Traversaine, Aron, La Bazoge-Montpinçon, Moulay, Parigné-sur-Braye, Saint-Baudelle, Saint-Fraimbault-de-Prières

Address: 53100 Mayenne, France

Phone: +33243302121

Email: contact@mayennecommunaute.fr

Website: http://ville-mayenne.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.30306,-0.61361

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:21