Villeneuve facts for kids

Villeneuve is a name that means "new town" in French. Because of this, many people, places, and even some things are named Villeneuve or a similar variation. This page will help you find out more about some of the most famous Villeneuves!

Famous People Named Villeneuve

Many interesting people have the name Villeneuve. Here are a few you might know:

Racing Legends: Gilles and Jacques Villeneuve

• Gilles Villeneuve (1950–1982) was a super-fast Formula One racing driver from Canada. He was known for his exciting driving style.
• Jacques Villeneuve (born 1971) is Gilles' son. He is also a famous racing driver who won the Formula One World Championship in 1997 and the IndyCar title in 1995.
• Jacques Villeneuve (born 1953) is Gilles' brother. He was also a racing driver and a world champion in snowmobile racing!

Film Director: Denis Villeneuve

• Denis Villeneuve (born 1967) is a well-known film director from Canada. He has directed many popular movies.

Writer: Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve

• Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve (1695–1755) was a French writer from the 1700s. She wrote the original story of "Beauty and the Beast."

Other Notable People

• Annie Villeneuve (born 1983) is a singer from Quebec, Canada.
• Francine Villeneuve (born 1964) is a Canadian pioneer in horse racing and a thoroughbred jockey.
• Pierre-Charles Villeneuve (1763–1806) was a French admiral during the time of the Napoleonic Wars.

Places Named Villeneuve

Since "Villeneuve" means "new town," it's a very common name for places, especially in France.

Villeneuve in Canada

• Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is a famous Formula One racetrack in Montréal, named after the racing legend.
• Villeneuve, Alberta is a small community in Alberta, Canada.

Villeneuve in Australia

• Villeneuve, Queensland is a town located in the Somerset Region of Queensland, Australia.

Villeneuve in France

France has many towns and villages named Villeneuve. This is because "new town" was a common way to name new settlements long ago. Here are just a few examples:

• Villeneuve, Ain
• Villeneuve-d'Ascq
• Villeneuve-la-Garenne
• Villeneuve-lès-Avignon
• Villeneuve-sur-Lot

Villeneuve in Italy and Switzerland

• Villeneuve, Aosta Valley is a town in the Aosta Valley region of Italy.
• Villeneuve, Vaud is a municipality in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland.

Similar Names and Related Pages

Many other names have a similar meaning to Villeneuve ("new town") in different languages. Here are some of them:

• Neuville (French)
• Newton (English)
• Newtown (English)
• New Town (English)
• Neustadt (German)
• Villanova (Italian)
• Villanueva (Spanish)

See also

In Spanish: Villeneuve para niños