Champfrémont is a small French commune located in the Mayenne department of the Pays de la Loire region in northwest France. Official records list a population of 248 inhabitants in 1999, reflecting its character as a sparsely populated, predominantly rural community. For administrative details see the commune page: Champfrémont (commune).

Geography and administration

The commune lies within the rolling countryside typical of Mayenne, with farmland, small woodlands and low elevation changes. As with other communes in the area, local governance is provided by a mayor and municipal council responsible for municipal services, planning and community events. Regionally it forms part of Pays de la Loire and is administered under the Mayenne department in France.

History and heritage

Champfrémont shares the historical pattern of many northwestern French villages: origins tied to medieval settlement, agriculture and parish life. The village fabric typically includes a mairie (town hall), a parish church, and a war memorial, all common elements of local heritage across rural France. Surviving traditional farmhouses and field patterns reflect centuries of agricultural use.

Economy and population

The local economy is dominated by agriculture, small-scale farming and associated services. Population figures have been low and stable compared with urban areas; the 1999 census figure of 248 illustrates its small scale. Demographic trends in communes like Champfrémont often include aging populations and gradual shifts as younger residents move toward larger towns for work and study.

Local life and points of interest

  • Community institutions: the town hall, local school or shared intercommunal services.
  • Religious and commemorative sites: parish church and memorials typical of rural communes.
  • Rural landscape: walking, local lanes and agricultural views that attract visitors seeking quiet countryside.

Notable facts and context

Like many small communes in Mayenne, Champfrémont illustrates France's dense administrative map of communes and the cultural importance of local identity. For further municipal information and practical matters consult the commune reference page or general regional resources on Pays de la Loire and the Mayenne department. General information about the country is available via France resources.