Bazoges-en-Pareds facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bazoges-en-Pareds
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The keep in Bazoges-en-Pareds
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 Bazoges-en-Pareds
Location in France
Bazoges-en-Pareds
Location in Pays de la Loire
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Pays de la Loire | |
| Department | Vendée | |
| Arrondissement | Fontenay-le-Comte | |
| Canton | La Châtaigneraie | |
| Intercommunality | Pays de la Châtaigneraie | |
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33.83 km2 (13.06 sq mi) | |
| Population
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1,154 | |
| • Density | 34.112/km2 (88.35/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
85014 /85390
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| Elevation | 37–122 m (121–400 ft) | |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
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Bazoges-en-Pareds is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the western part of France. It is found in the Pays de la Loire region and is part of the Vendée department.
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Exploring Bazoges-en-Pareds
Bazoges-en-Pareds is a charming commune in France. A commune is like a local government area, similar to a town or a parish. It is home to about 1,154 people.
Where is Bazoges-en-Pareds?
This commune is located in the Vendée department. A department is a type of administrative area in France, like a county or a province. The Vendée department is part of the larger Pays de la Loire region. A region is a bigger area made up of several departments. Bazoges-en-Pareds is in western France, not far from the Atlantic coast.
The Famous Keep
One of the most interesting features of Bazoges-en-Pareds is its historic keep. A keep is the strongest and most protected tower of a medieval castle. The keep in Bazoges-en-Pareds is a very old building. It reminds us of the town's long history. It stands tall and shows what life might have been like many centuries ago.
Local Government
Like all communes in France, Bazoges-en-Pareds has a local government. The town is led by a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local council and helps manage the town's daily life. For example, the mayor helps with things like schools, roads, and local services. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Bazoges-en-Pareds was Éric Rambaud.
See also
In Spanish: Bazoges-en-Pareds para niños
