Villeneuve-en-Perseigne facts for kids
Villeneuve-en-Perseigne is a special kind of town in France. It is located in the western part of the country. This town is part of the Pays de la Loire region. It is also found in the Sarthe department.
The town of Villeneuve-en-Perseigne was created on January 1, 2015. It was formed by joining several smaller towns together. These towns were La Fresnaye-sur-Chédouet, Chassé, Lignières-la-Carelle, Montigny, Roullée, and Saint-Rigomer-des-Bois. The main office for the new town is in La Fresnaye-sur-Chédouet.
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is like a local government area. It is the smallest unit of local administration. Think of it as a town or a village with its own local council. This council helps manage things like schools, roads, and local services for the people living there.
How Villeneuve-en-Perseigne Was Formed
Before 2015, Villeneuve-en-Perseigne did not exist as one big town. Instead, there were six smaller communes. These communes decided to join together. This created a new, larger commune. This often happens to make local government more efficient. It can also help towns work together better.
The Original Communes
The six towns that joined to form Villeneuve-en-Perseigne were:
- La Fresnaye-sur-Chédouet (this is now the main town)
- Chassé
- Lignières-la-Carelle
- Montigny
- Roullée
- Saint-Rigomer-des-Bois
Joining these towns helped them share resources. It also allowed them to have a stronger voice in the region.
See also
In Spanish: Villeneuve-en-Perseigne para niños
