Saint-Mars-sur-la-Futaie facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Saint-Mars-sur-la-Futaie
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The bell tower of the church
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 Saint-Mars-sur-la-Futaie
Location in France
Saint-Mars-sur-la-Futaie
Location in Pays de la Loire
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| Country | France |
| Region | Pays de la Loire |
| Department | Mayenne |
| Arrondissement | Mayenne |
| Canton | Gorron |
| Intercommunality | Bocage Mayennais |
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21.45 km2 (8.28 sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
53238 /53220
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| Elevation | 135–252 m (443–827 ft) (avg. 180 m or 590 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Saint-Mars-sur-la-Futaie is a small town, also called a commune, located in the Mayenne area of north-western France. It is famous for a very special tree that is believed to be the oldest in all of France!
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About Saint-Mars-sur-la-Futaie
Saint-Mars-sur-la-Futaie is part of the Mayenne department. A department is like a county or region within France. This commune is known for its quiet countryside and its long history.
The Ancient Hawthorn Tree
The most famous thing about Saint-Mars-sur-la-Futaie is an ancient hawthorn tree. This tree grows right next to the local church. People believe it was planted way back in the 3rd century! That means it could be over 1,700 years old. It's truly a living piece of history.
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Images for kids
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The thick trunk of the ancient hawthorn tree
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A view of Saint-Mars-sur-la-Futaie
See also
In Spanish: Saint-Mars-sur-la-Futaie para niños
