Villedieu facts for kids

Villedieu is a name used for several places and even a person in France. The name itself is French and means "City of God" or "God's Town." Many towns and villages were given this name long ago, often because they had a special connection to a church or religious group.

Places Named Villedieu

Because the name "Villedieu" was popular, you can find it in different parts of France. Each of these places is a unique commune, which is like a small town or village.

Towns and Villages in France

Here are some of the places in France that share the name Villedieu:

• Villedieu, Cantal, located in the Cantal department.
• Villedieu, Côte-d'Or, found in the Côte-d'Or department.
• Villedieu, Vaucluse, situated in the Vaucluse department.
• Villedieu-la-Blouère, a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department.
• Villedieu-le-Château, located in the Loir-et-Cher department.
• Villedieu-lès-Bailleul, found in the Orne department.
• Villedieu-les-Poêles, a well-known commune in the Manche department.
• Villedieu-sur-Indre, located in the Indre department.
• Les Villedieu, a commune in the Doubs department.

People Named Villedieu

Sometimes, "Villedieu" can also refer to a person. One famous person with this name was a writer from a long time ago.

Marie-Catherine de Villedieu

• Marie-Catherine de Villedieu was a French author who lived in the 17th century. She was known for her novels and plays.