Evron, France
Evron is a town of 7,000 people on the département (county) of Mayenne, due South of Cherbourg and 150 miles Southwest of Paris. The nearest towns are Le Mans and Laval. Evron is a thriving town, based on a blend of industry and farming - it is noted for its meat and cheese.
At the heart of the old town is the beautiful Basilica of Notre-Dame, parts of which date from the 11th Century. The shopping centre is similar in size to Hertford's, having a generous number of café-bars. Surrounded by pleasant countryside, it is close to the chateaux of the Loire and has many recreational facilities, including sailing on a nearby lake.
A highlight of the Evronnais year is the annual meat festival, which is held at the town's showground on the first weekend of September. This agricultural show attracts people from a wide area to witness the judging of the animals and to join in the festivities amidst much pomp and ceremony.
A permanent reminder of the twinning is the British red telephone box in the market place, presented to the town of Evron in 1991. More recently, a weathervane in the shape of the hart of Hertford has been installed on the roof of one of the major buildings in the town.
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