Bierné-les-Villages facts for kids

Bierné-les-Villages is a special kind of town in France. It's called a commune, which is like a local area with its own government. About 1,249 people lived there in 2017.

This commune is located in the northwest part of France. You can find it in the Pays de la Loire region, within the Mayenne department.

How Bierné-les-Villages Was Formed

Bierné-les-Villages is quite new! It was officially created on January 1, 2019. This happened when several smaller communes decided to join together.

Joining Forces

When towns or communes merge, they form a new, larger municipality. This new municipality often has a main town, which is called the "seat." For Bierné-les-Villages, the main town is Bierné.

The Original Communes

The new Bierné-les-Villages was made up of four older communes. These were:

• Bierné (which became the main town)
• Argenton-Notre-Dame
• Saint-Laurent-des-Mortiers
• Saint-Michel-de-Feins

By joining together, these smaller areas can sometimes share resources better and work more efficiently.