Saint-Georges-du-Bois, Sarthe facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Saint-Georges-du-Bois
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City Offices of Saint-Georges-du-Bois
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 Saint-Georges-du-Bois
Location in France
Saint-Georges-du-Bois
Location in Pays de la Loire
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Pays de la Loire | |
| Department | Sarthe | |
| Arrondissement | Le Mans | |
| Canton | Le Mans-7 | |
| Intercommunality | Le Mans Métropole | |
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7.23 km2 (2.79 sq mi) | |
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| Demonym(s) | Boisgeorgian, Boisgeorgiane | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
72280 /72700
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| Elevation | 48–102 m (157–335 ft) | |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
Saint-Georges-du-Bois is a small town, also called a commune, located in the Sarthe department in northwestern France. It's part of the Pays de la Loire region.
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About Saint-Georges-du-Bois
Where is Saint-Georges-du-Bois?
Saint-Georges-du-Bois is about 8 kilometers (5 miles) southwest of the city of Le Mans. It is also about 192 kilometers (119 miles) southwest of Paris. You can reach Paris in about 55 minutes by a fast train called the TGV Atlantique.
The town has a county road, number 309, that connects Le Mans to Sablé-sur-Sarthe. A short drive away, the A11 highway (Le Mans Sud exit) makes it easy to get to other big cities in western France. These cities include Angers, Nantes, Tours, and Rennes. The area also has a small stream called the Orne Champagne.
How Many People Live Here?
In 2006, Saint-Georges-du-Bois had 1,781 people living there. The people who live in the town are called 'Boisgeorgiens'. For a long time, until the mid-1960s, the population stayed small, with fewer than 500 residents. In 1956, a new drinking water system was built. This helped the town grow and allowed many new homes to be built.
Images for kids
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1844 – Location of the old pond and the seven springs
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Napoleonic Map of Saint-Georges-du-Bois in 1809
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Saint-Georges-du-Bois Train Station
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Saint Georges in the church of Saint-Georges-du-Bois in June 2006
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Facade of the church in Saint-Georges-du-Bois in 1855
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Clock from the church at Saint-Georges-du-Bois
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Marc Joulaud MP, Nathalie Kosciusko-Morizet Secretary of State, Fabienne Labrette-Ménager MP, Franck Breteau mayor, Jacky Bailly First Assistant, 18 May 2010
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The choir of the church.
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The bell Françoise Julienne.
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Exterior view of the church and rectory.
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The Cross St. Apollonia.
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The river pool at sunrise on 2 October 2009
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Bench on the banks of the pool of the river in October 2009
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Windmill in April 2010
See also
In Spanish: Saint-Georges-du-Bois (Sarthe) para niños
