Mauges-sur-Loire, Administrative division in Maine-et-Loire, France
Mauges-sur-Loire sits along the Loire River banks and brings together eleven former communes in western French countryside. The administrative area spans rural terrain with fields, villages, and scattered settlements.
The area was formed by merging eleven communes in 2015 to create a leaner administrative structure. This consolidation was part of a larger French push to streamline municipal boundaries.
The area keeps regional traditions alive through regular farmers' markets and agricultural fairs where local Maine-et-Loire products are sold. These events shape everyday life and show how farming remains central to the region's identity.
Visitors will find a mix of rural areas best explored by car, since public transportation is limited across the scattered settlements. Those wanting to explore on foot should allow plenty of time and stop in individual villages.
The area preserves the distinct character of each former commune even though they operate under one administration. Each village keeps its own shops, church, and central square, giving the whole a decentralized feel.
Website: https://mauges-sur-loire.fr
GPS coordinates: 47.34341,-0.94631
Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:41
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