St Maixent L'Ecole
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St Maixent L'Ecole is a town in the Haut Val de Sevre region of western France, about 15 miles from Niort and 40 miles from La Rochelle. The town's history dates back to the 5th century and much of the town's buildings date from 15th century through to the early 19th century. The town is home to a fine abbey which dominates the skyline.
The main agricultural produce of the region around the town includes wine. The town lies halfway between the Loire Valley and Bordeaux, and is in close proximity to the Cognac region. There is also a speciallity goats cheese produced in the area.
The town is twinned with Horsham in the United Kingdom.
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