Tessé

Tessé is a commune in the Sarthe department in the north-west of France. It is located in the Pays de la Loire region. The commune's area is 12.72 square kilometers, and its population was 750 as of 2019. The inhabitants of Tessé are known as Tesséens and Tesséennes.

The village is situated near the Huisne river. Its economy is primarily agricultural. Tessé has a church, Église Saint-Martin, which dates back to the 19th century, built on the site of an older Romanesque church. The commune also features a few small businesses and a primary school. The landscape around Tessé is characterized by rolling hills and farmland.

Historically, the area has been inhabited since ancient times, with evidence of Roman presence. The name "Tessé" is thought to derive from a Gallo-Roman personal name. Over the centuries, it developed as a rural community, tied to the agricultural rhythms of the Sarthe region. The local administrative structures evolved over time, leading to its current status as a commune within the Sarthe department. Its proximity to larger towns like Le Mans provides access to further amenities and services.