Gorron () is a
commune in the
Mayenne department
Department may refer to:
* Departmentalization, division of a larger organization into parts with specific responsibility
Government and military
*Department (administrative division), a geographical and administrative division within a country, ...
in north-western
France.
It has a
twin town
A sister city or a twin town relationship is a form of legal or social agreement between two geographically and politically distinct localities for the purpose of promoting cultural and commercial ties.
While there are early examples of inter ...
in the UK,
Hayling Island, as well as a twin town in Germany,
Schwaikheim. There are a range of shops and services to be found in Gorron. The river
Colmont
The Colmont () is a long river in western France located in the departments of Orne, Manche (Normandy (administrative region), Normandy) and Mayenne (Pays de la Loire). It is a tributary of the river Mayenne (river), Mayenne on the right side, an ...
runs through it. There is a regular market in the town every Wednesday.
See also
*
Communes of the Mayenne department
*
Nicholas of Gorran Nicholas of Gorran (or Gorrain) (1232–1295) was born in Gorron, France. He was a prominent French Roman Catholic medieval preacher and scriptural commentator.
Biography
Gorran entered the Dominican Order in the convent of his native town and beca ...
References
Communes of Mayenne
Maine (province)
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