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History of Mansonville
The name derives from the German name “Manso” and from the Latin term “villa”.
Mansonville probably had been a stopping-point on the very ancient Roman communication route linking Toulouse to Bordeaux through Lectoure. The early settlement is indicated by some Gallo-Roman remains and Merovingian objects found in the 20th century.
The name of the parish is first recorded in a document of the 11th century in which Moissac Abbey is styled “owner”. Later on it was donated to the Lectoure Diocese; Lectoure bishops used to have a country lodging in Mansonville.
The castle was bought in 1274 by Edward 1st, King of England. His son donated the lordship to Bertrand de Goth in 1313.
Mansonville has known a very active economic and commercial life until the beginning of the 20th century.
Town hall contact
Opening hours: Monday and Tuesday 14h-18h30, Friday 8h30-12h30
Phone no.: 05.63.94.05.39
Email : mairie-mansonville@info82.com
http://www.coll82.com/mansonville/index.html
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