Mayenne

A compact town in northwestern France where cafés and restaurants line the banks of the River Mayenne, this subprefecture sits at the meeting point of the Pays de la Loire, Brittany, and Normandy regions. Originally a Carolingian stronghold, it grew through the linen trade, and the Château de Mayenne preserves a significant Carolingian military structure. The town also holds notable churches and private mansions, and belongs to the Pays d'art et d'histoire Coëvrons-Mayenne.

• Population15,583
• Nearest water from center0.0 km
• Nearest mountain from center17.8 km