Montfort-le-Gesnois

Montfort- le- Gesnois is a commune with 3064 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Sarthe in the Pays de la Loire; it belongs to the district Mamers and is capital of the canton of the same name.

The community Montfort- le- Gesnois located 20 kilometers from Le Mans, on the banks of the Huisne. It consists of the former municipalities of Montfort- le- Rotrou and Pont -de- Gennes since 1 January 1986. Neighboring municipalities are: Connerré, Lombron, Saint- Corneille, Saint-Mars- la- Brière and Soulitré.

Demographics

Attractions

  • The Italian-style palace (19th century) above Montfort- le- Rotrou
  • The bridge over the Huisne ( 15th century ); from the original Roman structure exist only a few sheets; Monument historique
  • The church of Notre -Dame ( 19th century) in Montfort -le- Rotrou, Monument historique
  • The Church of St. Gilles ( 11th century ) in Pont -de- Gennes
  • The Romanesque church of Saussay
Arrondissement Arrondissement of Mamers Cantons of France Postal codes in France France Saint-Corneille
581099
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