Madré

Madré is a commune in the department of Mayenne in north-western France.

Madré
Commune
The winter landscape in Madré
Location of Madré
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Coordinates: 48°28′41″N 0°22′42″W
Country	France
Region	Pays de la Loire
Department	Mayenne
Arrondissement	Mayenne
Canton	Villaines-la-Juhel
Government
• Mayor (2008–2014)	Michel Rioual
Area 1	17.55 km2 (6.78 sq mi)
Population  (2017-01-01)[1]	293
• Density	17/km2 (43/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code	53142 /53250
Elevation	122–189 m (400–620 ft) (avg. 150 m or 490 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

The maternal great grandfather of Saint Thérèse de Lisieux, Louis Macé, was baptised in the village church on 16 March 1778.

Madré is also a unique Spanish name with a deep meaning. The word Madré, which translates to the word “Mother”, is usually given to people who are caring and loving. They are energetic and lively people. A Madré is known as someone with unbelievable beauty. Most importantly they are beautiful from within. They walk with extreme confidence knowing that they are loved. Being in the presence of someone with the name Madré is a real privilege. When a Madré walks into a room happiness flows from those four walls. Being a Madré is more than just being a “Mother”. Being a Madré is a gift.