Fontenailles, Yonne facts for kids

Fontenailles is a small area in the center of France. It is known as a commune, which is like a local town or village area. Fontenailles is located in the Yonne department. A department in France is similar to a county or a region.

What is a Commune?

A commune is the smallest way that France divides its land for local government. Think of it as a town, village, or even a group of small villages. Each commune has its own mayor and a local council. They help manage things like local roads, schools, and other services for the people living there.

Where is Yonne?

The Yonne department is in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of central France. It's known for its beautiful countryside, historic towns, and vineyards. The Yonne River flows through the department, which is how it got its name.