Mainvilliers, Commune in Eure-et-Loir, France
Mainvilliers is a commune located in Eure-et-Loir near Chartres, spread across gently rolling countryside with mixed agricultural and residential areas. The village center contains traditional buildings alongside more recent neighborhoods developed to accommodate growth over recent decades.
This commune grew from a small village into an expanding settlement especially during the 20th century as residential areas were developed around the existing core. The town hall built in 1902 represents the administrative structures that developed during this period of expansion.
The population of Mainvilliers increased from 750 residents in 1793 to over 11,000 in 2017, reflecting the demographic evolution of this French territory.
The location sits near Chartres and can be easily reached by regional roads, with basic services available for day visits. To explore the built-up areas and surrounding countryside properly, allow time to walk through different neighborhoods and along local paths.
As the sixth largest city in the Eure-et-Loir department, Mainvilliers functions within the Chartres arrondissement and forms part of the Chartres-3 canton.
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