Overview
La Pellerine is a small French commune located in the Mayenne department in the north‑west of France, within the Pays de la Loire region. It is one of many rural communes that make up the French municipal system. The population was recorded as 291 inhabitants in 1999; like many rural places in France, its population has fluctuated modestly over recent decades.
Geography and administration
The commune lies in a predominantly agricultural area characterized by fields, hedgerows and small woodlands. As a territorial unit it has its own municipal council and mayor, and it falls under the administrative structures of the department and region. For an official overview see the commune entry at La Pellerine and the regional information for Pays de la Loire.
History and identity
Like many villages in Mayenne, La Pellerine has a local history shaped by agriculture, parish life and rural traditions. Physical traces of the past such as a village church, farmhouses and communal spaces form the core of the village identity. Local place names and communal organization reflect centuries of rural settlement patterns typical of north‑western France.
Economy and community life
The local economy is largely agricultural, with small‑scale farms and artisanal activity. Community life centers on the mairie (town hall), local associations, seasonal events and services shared with nearby communes. Residents often rely on larger towns in the Mayenne department for secondary services, schools and healthcare.
Practical information and notable facts
- Administrative links: municipal council and departmental services.
- Rural character: suitable for visitors interested in countryside walks and regional culture.
- Location context: part of north‑west France and the national territory of France.
La Pellerine illustrates the pattern of small communes that form the backbone of rural France: modest population, local governance, and a landscape shaped by agriculture and long‑standing community ties.