Saint-Léger-de-Balson facts for kids

Saint-Léger-de-Balson is a small commune in the southwest of France. It is located in the Gironde department. This department is part of the Aquitaine region. A commune is like a local town or village area in France.

What is Saint-Léger-de-Balson?

Saint-Léger-de-Balson is a place where people live. It is a type of local government area in France. These areas are called communes. Communes help manage local services for the people who live there.

Where is Saint-Léger-de-Balson Located?

This commune is found in the Gironde department. The Gironde department is in the Aquitaine region. This region is in the southwest part of France. France is a country in Europe.

Understanding French Geography

• Commune: This is the smallest local government area in France. It is like a town or village.
• Department: A department is a larger area. It is made up of many communes. Think of it like a county in some other countries.
• Region: A region is the largest area. It is made up of several departments. Regions help organize different parts of France.