Definition
Guillonville is a commune in the Eure‑et‑Loir department of the Centre‑Val de Loire region in north‑central France.
Overview
As an administrative unit, Guillonville functions under the French communal system, possessing its own mayor and municipal council. It is situated within the arrondissement of Dreux and is part of the canton of Saint‑Lubin‑des‑Joncherets. The commune is designated by the INSEE code 28192 and uses the postal code 28270.
Etymology / Origin
The name “Guillonville” is of French origin, likely derived from a personal name “Guillon” combined with the suffix “‑ville,” which denotes a settlement or village. The construction suggests the locality was originally associated with a landowner or founder bearing the name Guillon.
Characteristics
- Geography: Guillonville lies on the rolling agricultural plains of the Eure‑et‑Loir department. The terrain is characterised by mixed farmland and modest woodland, typical of the region.
- Area: The commune covers an area of approximately 11.8 km² (exact figure confirmed by the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies, INSEE).
- Population: According to the most recent census data (2019), Guillonville had 239 inhabitants. Demographic trends indicate a relatively stable or modestly declining population, reflecting broader rural patterns in the department.
- Administration: The municipal council is headed by a mayor (currently serving a term from 2020 to 2026). The commune participates in the intercommunality structure “Communauté de communes du Pays de Dreux,” collaborating on shared services such as waste management and economic development.
- Economy: The local economy is predominantly agricultural, with activities centred on cereal cultivation, livestock rearing, and small‑scale horticulture. There are limited commercial establishments within the commune, and residents often rely on nearby larger towns for secondary services.
- Landmarks: The principal historic building is the parish church of Saint‑Martin, dating from the 12th‑13th centuries, which reflects the typical Romanesque‑Gothic style of the region. A war memorial commemorates local soldiers who fell in the World Wars.
Related Topics
- Communes of the Eure‑et‑Loir department
- Administrative divisions of France (communes, cantons, arrondissements)
- Rural demography of north‑central France
- Intercommunality structures in the Centre‑Val de Loire region
- French agricultural practices in the Eure‑et‑Loir department
All information presented is based on publicly available French governmental and statistical sources; where specific figures could not be verified, the entry notes the lack of confirmation.