Montmirail (Sarthe)

Montmirail is a commune with 407 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2011 ) in the department of Sarthe in the Pays de la Loire; it belongs to the district Mamers and is the administrative center of the canton of Montmirail (Sarthe ).

Neighboring communities

  • Champrond
  • Gréez -sur -Roc
  • Lamnay
  • Melleray
  • Saint -Jean -des- Échelles

History

Montmirail had been in Roman times - as Mons Mirabilis - a fortified place. The oldest part of the present castle dates from the 12th century, however, of which, however, most of it was destroyed during the Hundred Years War.

1169 met at the castle of the King of France ( Louis VII ) and the King of England ( Henry II ), to discuss the agreement between Henry and Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Attractions

  • Castle from the 14th, 15th and 18th century
  • Church of Notre- Dame-de- l'Assomption
  • Municipality in the department of Sarthe
  • Place in Pays de la Loire
Arrondissement Arrondissement of Mamers Cantons of France Postal codes in France Louis VII of France Henry II of England
581180
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