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Villers-au-Bois is a small local area in France, often like a town or village. It's called a commune and is located in the region of Nord-Pas-de-Calais. This region is found in the Pas-de-Calais department, which is in the northern part of France.

What is a Commune?

A commune is the smallest way that France divides up its land for local government. Think of it like a small town or village, or even a part of a big city, that has its own local leaders. Each commune has a mayor and a town council who help manage things like local schools, roads, and services for the people living there.

Where is Villers-au-Bois Located?

Villers-au-Bois is in a specific part of France. To understand its location better, imagine a set of nesting dolls:

  • France is the biggest doll, the country itself.
  • Inside France, there are large areas called regions. Villers-au-Bois is in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. Regions are like big states or provinces.
  • Inside each region, there are smaller areas called departments. Villers-au-Bois is in the Pas-de-Calais department. Departments are a bit like counties.
  • Finally, inside the department, you find the communes, which are the smallest local areas, like Villers-au-Bois.

This system helps organize the country and makes sure that local needs are met by local governments.

Life in a French Commune

Life in a commune like Villers-au-Bois can be very peaceful. These areas often have a strong sense of community. People might know their neighbors well, and local events are important. You might find small shops, a church, and a town hall where local decisions are made. Many communes are surrounded by beautiful countryside, with farms and forests.

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