Did you know that part of Charles de Gaulle Airport sits on Le Mesnil-Amelot land? This small commune in north-central France holds more than meets the eye. Le Mesnil-Amelot offers a blend of rural charm and modern infrastructure. Its story is one of historical evolution and surprising contrasts.
Le Mesnil-Amelot is in the Seine-et-Marne department of the Île-de-France region. It is a French commune. The commune’s inhabitants are called Mesnilois. The area spans 9.84 square kilometers. In 2022, Le Mesnil-Amelot had a population of 992. That is a density of about 100 people per square kilometer.
Le Mesnil-Amelot’s mayor is Alain Aubry who will be in office from 2020 to 2026. The commune sits at an elevation between 87 and 121 meters.
The name Le Mesnil-Amelot evolved over centuries. It was first noted as Maisnil in 1154. By 1235, it appeared as Menillium domine Rancie. The name transformed through Le Mesnilz and Le Mesnil Madame Resse. Finally, it became Le Mesnil-Amelot. The term “Mesnil” is a common place name in northern France. It means house with land. Amelot is a family name from northern France.
Historically, Le Mesnil-Amelot was tied to the Mauregard seigneury and marquisate. The lord of Le Mesnil-Amelot held high, low and middle justice over the parish. This also formed a bailiwick.
The Saint-Martin church dates back to the 16th century. Building started under Charles VIII and finished under François I around 1531.
In 1787, Le Mesnil-Amelot had 12 farms and 1700 acres of arable land. It comprised six fiefs including Prémont and Mariavanne.
During the 1870 war, Prussian forces used Le Mesnil-Amelot as a supply camp. They set fire to the town hall despite this. The entire population fled to Paris.
Today, Le Mesnil-Amelot has one primary school, École publique Saint-Exupéry. It moved to its current location in January 2008.
Le Mesnil-Amelot is near Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport. It still retains a countryside feel. The commune is classified as a rural town. It is part of the Paris urban area and its outer ring.
In 2016, Le Mesnil-Amelot had 373 homes. Most were houses. A small percentage were apartments.
The commune is served by bus lines. A station on line 17 of the Grand Paris Express is planned to open in 2030. This station will be north of the town near the D401 road to Paris.
Le Mesnil-Amelot has a rich history and strategic location. It blends rural charm with modern connections to Paris and the world.