Meillonnas facts for kids

Meillonnas is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the eastern part of France. It is found in the Ain department, which is part of the region called Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

What is a French Commune?

In France, a commune is the smallest area of local government. Think of it like a town or a village. Each commune has its own mayor and a local council. They help manage things like schools, roads, and local services for the people living there.

How Communes Work

Every commune, no matter how big or small, has a mayor. The mayor is in charge of running the commune day-to-day. They work with a group of elected people called the municipal council. This council makes decisions about the local area.

Communes in France

There are many thousands of communes across France. Some are very large cities like Paris, and others are tiny villages. Meillonnas is one of these many communes, playing its part in the local life of the Ain department.

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  Old street in Meillonnas

See also

In Spanish: Meillonnas para niños