Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon facts for kids

Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon was a small town, also known as a commune, located in the western part of France. It was part of the Pays de la Loire region and the Sarthe department. On January 1, 2016, Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon joined with another town to form a new, larger commune called Ballon-Saint-Mars.

What is a Commune?

In France, a commune is like a local government area or a town. It's the smallest division of local government. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. They manage things like local schools, roads, and public services for the people living there.

Where Was Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon?

Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon was located in the western part of France. It was in a region called Pays de la Loire. Regions are large areas, similar to states or provinces in other countries. Within the Pays de la Loire region, Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon was in a smaller area called the Sarthe department. Departments are like counties.

Joining Together: Ballon-Saint-Mars

On January 1, 2016, Saint-Mars-sous-Ballon merged with another commune named Ballon. This means they combined to create a single, new commune called Ballon-Saint-Mars. Towns sometimes merge to share resources, improve services, or become more efficient. This helps them work better together for their residents.