Overview

Saint-Germain-le-Fouilloux is a commune in the Mayenne department of the Pays de la Loire region in northwestern France. According to national census data the commune had 670 inhabitants in 1999. It is one of many small, predominantly rural municipalities that make up the French local-government landscape. For official listings see commune information and historical population figures at census data.

Geography and administration

The commune lies within the administrative territory of Mayenne and participates in intercommunal cooperation typical of French communes. Its surroundings are characterized by mixed agricultural land, small woodlands and hamlets. The region, Pays de la Loire, links it administratively and economically with neighbouring departments; regional context is available at Pays de la Loire and departmental information at Mayenne.

History and built environment

Like many rural communes in this part of France, Saint-Germain-le-Fouilloux grew around local agriculture and a parish church. The village fabric typically includes a town hall (mairie), a church, and a war memorial, reflecting communal life over the 19th and 20th centuries. Records and local archives give fuller historical detail for those researching family or local history; general French context is at France.

Economy, culture and services

The local economy is principally agricultural, supplemented by small businesses and services that serve residents of the commune and nearby towns. Community life often centers on local associations, seasonal festivals and rural sports. Public services in small communes generally include the mairie, primary schooling arrangements (sometimes shared with neighbouring communes), and basic local shops or mobile services.

Notable facts and practical notes

  • Population: recorded as 670 in 1999; more recent counts are available from national statistics services (census).
  • Administration: operates as a French commune with an elected mayor and municipal council; often part of an intercommunal structure for shared services.
  • Visiting: typical attractions are rural landscapes, local architecture and community events reflecting regional traditions.

For further research or practical information, consult local administration pages, departmental resources, or regional guides; links above point to starting sources for official and statistical records.