Saint-Berthevin-la-Tannière is a small French commune located in the Mayenne department of the Pays de la Loire region in northwestern France. According to data recorded in 1999, the population numbered 384 inhabitants. As with other French communes, it functions as the lowest level of local government and is administered by a mayor and a municipal council. For an official overview see the commune page: Saint-Berthevin-la-Tannière commune.
Geography and landscape
The territory of the commune is characteristically rural, with a pattern of small farms, pastures and hedgerows typical of Mayenne. The surrounding countryside supports mixed agriculture and provides a quiet, low-density settlement pattern. The setting is broadly representative of the rolling farmland of the region, which lies within the administrative area of Pays de la Loire and the departmental unit of Mayenne.
Administration and population
As a commune it has the same civic status as thousands of other municipalities across France: a mayor (maire) and a municipal council manage local affairs such as schools, roads and community services. Demographically it is small; the last widely cited figure for this article was the 1999 census count of 384 residents (1999 census), and more recent official statistics can be consulted through departmental or national statistical services.
History and name
The place-name combines a reference to a saint—Saint Berthevin—and the element "la-Tannière." Compound names of this sort often reflect an older parish dedication together with a local topographic or historical descriptor. The exact origin of the second element is best explored through local archival resources or regional histories that document medieval parishes and place-name evolution in Mayenne and the broader context of Pays de la Loire.
Economy, heritage and local life
Economic life in Saint-Berthevin-la-Tannière is typical of small rural communes: agriculture, small businesses and services for residents. Cultural and religious heritage—such as a village church or traditional rural architecture—is commonly part of the communal identity, while local associations and seasonal events sustain community life. Visitors interested in the area can also consult regional tourism resources for the Pays de la Loire to learn about nearby attractions and rural routes.
Practical notes and further reading
- Status: commune in northwestern France (France overview).
- Department: Mayenne (department information).
- Region: Pays de la Loire (regional resources).
- Population reference: 1999 count of 384 (detailed census).
- Local administration: see the commune's official page for contacts and municipal information (official page).
For basic context about France and its administrative structure consult general references on the country's territorial organization (national overview), and for localized research use departmental archives or regional historical guides that cover Mayenne and the Pays de la Loire.