Roussay

Roussay is a West commune with 1198 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Maine -et -Loire in the Pays de la Loire.

Geography

Roussay located 42 kilometers south-east of Nantes, prefecture of the Pays de la Loire region. Neighboring communities of Roussay are Montfaucon- Montigné in the northwest, La Renaudière in the north, La Romagne in the southeast and Torfou in the southwest. The municipal area covers 1099 hectares, the average height is 78 meters above sea level, the Mairie stands at a height of 85 meters. The river flows through the Moine community.

Roussay is a climate of type Cfb ( according to Köppen and Geiger ) assigned: Warm Temperate rain climate ( C ), fully wet ( f), the warmest month below 22 ° C, at least four months above 10 ° C ( b). There is a maritime climate with moderate summer.

History

The parish Roussay existed since the 12th century.

1793 was Roussay still Brossay, it was then officially declared in the wake of the French Revolution to the community and received in 1801 the right to local self-government.

Culture and sights

There are two churches in Roussay, the church of Saint -Sauveur was built in the 12th century, while the Saint-Pierre church dates from the 19th century.

Policy

Roussay part of the community association Moine et- Sevre.

Since 1986 is twinned with the village of the town of Beckum Balve.

Economy

Main industry in Roussay is agriculture, especially mixed culture, viticulture, apiculture and the breeding of domestic animals. There is also a company that makes shoes.

2007 organized the partnership committee Beckum - Roussay a German - French relay race of Beckum after Roussay. The charity run is called La Course. The funds raised were incorporated into the project Ferme des Mauges. In 2008, the Ferme des Mauges in Roussay was established, a farm, home and workplace of people with fragile X syndrome and their carers has become. On the farm goat milk and goat cheese is mainly produced.

Local products

The municipal area controlled designation of origin (AOC ) butter ( Beurre Charentes -Poitou, the Charentes and Deux -Sèvres ) and beef from cattle bred Maine Anjou and protected geographical indications ( PGI ) beef ( boeuf de Vendée and du Maine ) apply pork ( Porc de Vendée), poultry ( Volailles de Challans, d' Ancenis, de Cholet and de Vendée) and brioche vendéenne.