Étival-lès-le-Mans facts for kids
Étival-lès-le-Mans is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the western part of France. It is found in the region called Pays de la Loire. This commune is also part of the Sarthe department.
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is like a local government area, similar to a city or a town. It's the smallest way France divides up its land for local management. Each commune has its own mayor and local council who help run things for the people living there.
Where is Étival-lès-le-Mans?
Étival-lès-le-Mans is located in the Pays de la Loire region. France is divided into 18 regions, which are large areas. Think of them like big states or provinces. The Pays de la Loire region is known for its beautiful castles and the Loire River.
The commune is also part of the Sarthe department. Departments are smaller divisions within regions, a bit like counties. The Sarthe department is named after the Sarthe River that flows through it. It's in the west of France, not too far from the Atlantic coast.