Saint-Michel-de-Feins facts for kids
Saint-Michel-de-Feins was once a small village, also known as a commune, in France. In 1999, about 136 people lived there. You could find it in the northwest part of France, in a region called Pays de la Loire and a smaller area known as the Mayenne department.
On January 1, 2019, Saint-Michel-de-Feins joined with other nearby villages to form a new, bigger commune called Bierné-les-Villages. This means it is no longer a separate commune on its own.
Where is Saint-Michel-de-Feins?
Saint-Michel-de-Feins is located in the western part of France. It is part of the Pays de la Loire region, which is known for its beautiful landscapes and historic towns. The village is also within the Mayenne department, a smaller administrative area.
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is like a local government area, similar to a town or a small district. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. They manage things like schools, roads, and local services for the people living there. Saint-Michel-de-Feins was a small commune before it merged with others.
The Merger of Saint-Michel-de-Feins
On January 1, 2019, Saint-Michel-de-Feins became part of a new, larger commune called Bierné-les-Villages. This kind of merger happens when several smaller communes decide to join together. They do this to share resources, improve services, and work more efficiently. After the merger, the people of Saint-Michel-de-Feins became part of the bigger Bierné-les-Villages community.
