Saint-Maixent-l'École

Saint-Maixent-l'École sits in a fertile valley with the River Sevre flowing through its center, surrounded by agricultural fields and historic buildings.

The settlement originated in 459 when Oratorian monk Agapit established a religious community, initially naming the location Saint Saturnin before Maixent arrived in 480.

The central abbey contains the tombs of Saint Maixent and Saint Leger, representing the deep religious heritage that shaped the development of this French commune.

The National School for Non-Commissioned Officers occupies the Quartier Coiffé area, while the SNCF train station provides connections to regional destinations.

The town maintains international relations through its twinning with Horsham, England, marked by a British telephone box displayed near the town hall.

Location: canton of Saint-Maixent-l'École-1

Location: canton of Saint-Maixent-l'École-2

Location: Deux-Sèvres

Location: arrondissement of Niort

Elevation above the sea: 81 m

Shares border with: Azay-le-Brûlé, Exireuil, Nanteuil, Saint-Martin-de-Saint-Maixent, Saivres

Address: 79400 Saint-Maixent-l'École, France 79400 Saint-Maixent-l'École

Phone: +33549761377

Email: contact@saint-maixent-lecole.fr

Website: http://saint-maixent-lecole.fr

GPS coordinates: 46.41278,-0.20806

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:09