Villers-le-Château is a commune in the Meuse department in the Grand Est region of north‑eastern France.
Geography
- Situated in the arrondissement of Bar‑le‑Duc and the canton of Revigny‑sur‑Ornain.
- The commune lies on the banks of the Ornain River.
- Elevation ranges from 186 m to 301 m above sea level.
- Total land area is approximately 13.02 km².
Administrative identifiers
- INSEE code: 55569
- Postal code: 55800
- Part of the intercommunality known as the Communauté de communes du Pays de Revigny‑sur‑Ornain.
Population
- According to the most recent legal population figures published by the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) for 2019, Villers-le-Château had 215 inhabitants.
Local government
- The commune is administered by a municipal council headed by a mayor, elected for a six‑year term in accordance with French local‑government law. Specific information about the current mayor’s identity is not provided in the available sources.
Historical and cultural sites
- The name “Villers‑le‑Château” reflects the historical presence of a castle (“château”) in the locality. Remnants of this feudal structure, including foundations and occasional masonry, are observable in the village, although the site is not classified as a protected monument.
- The commune contains a parish church dedicated to Saint‑Martin, dating largely from the 18th century, which serves as the primary place of worship.
Economy and infrastructure
- The local economy is predominantly agricultural, with mixed farming and livestock rearing typical of the Meuse countryside.
- Transport connections include departmental roads linking the commune with nearby towns such as Bar‑le‑Duc and Revigny‑sur‑Ornain.
References
- National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE), legal population data, 2019.
- Official geographic and administrative data from the Meuse departmental records.
