Penne, Tarn
Penne (; , meaning 'feather') is a Communes of France, commune in the Tarn (department), Tarn Departments of France, department in the Occitania (administrative region), Occitanie Regions of France, region in Southern France. In 2018, it had a population of 584. Penne is situated 32 km (19.8 mi) to the east of Montauban, on the Aveyron (river), Aveyron River. History In the absence of literary works describing this little-known village, indications of its medieval character can be found in various travel articles and guides, such as the ''Penne Tourism and Holiday Guide'' which states: The village extends along the rocky outcrop under the protection of its medieval castle ... The village has retained its authenticity, its narrow streets lined with timbered houses and wooden corbels, ancient grain measures, its Androne, its mullioned windows and doors. The mountainous and hilly terrain, coupled with poor soil, make for a local economy that is precarious. Younger generat ...
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Communes Of France
The () is a level of administrative divisions, administrative division in the France, French Republic. French are analogous to civil townships and incorporated municipality, municipalities in the United States and Canada, ' in Germany, ' in Italy, or ' in Spain. The United Kingdom's equivalent are civil parishes, although some areas, particularly urban areas, are unparished. are based on historical geographic communities or villages and are vested with significant powers to manage the populations and land of the geographic area covered. The are the fourth-level administrative divisions of France. vary widely in size and area, from large sprawling cities with millions of inhabitants like Paris, to small hamlet (place), hamlets with only a handful of inhabitants. typically are based on pre-existing villages and facilitate local governance. All have names, but not all named geographic areas or groups of people residing together are ( or ), the difference residing in the l ...
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