County of Maine

The County of Maine was a historical region in northwest France during the medieval period. It was a territory that held significant strategic and economic importance. Located between the regions of Normandy and Anjou, it often changed hands due to wars and marriages among noble families. The county was ruled by various lords, and its capital was the city of Le Mans. Due to its central location, Maine played a crucial role in the feudal system, serving as a contested area for power among local nobles and larger kingdoms in France during the Middle Ages.