Villedes

Villedes is a municipality in the fictional country of Valoria, located in the Montre region along the Lune river valley. The town covers about 28 square kilometers and has a population of around 6,000, making it one of the mid-sized communes in Valoria. It serves as the administrative seat of the Villedes Commune.

Geographically, Villedes lies in a mixed plain and hillside setting, with vineyards on the foothills and mixed forest to the north. The climate is temperate, with mild winters and moderately warm summers and about 700 millimeters of annual rainfall.

The area around Villedes can be traced to medieval times, with the first written record dating to 1123. A local fortress and a market town grew beside the river, reflecting its role as a regional trading point in the Valorian feudal system; the town later expanded through railway-linked industry in the 19th century.

Administratively, Villedes is governed by a mayor and a municipal council, and lies within the larger prefecture of Montre. The latest census records a population near 6,000 with a steadily aging demographic common to regional towns.

The local economy relies on agriculture—particularly vineyards and cereals—along with light manufacturing and small-scale tourism tied to historic sites and the river valley. Public services include a regional hospital in nearby towns, with Villedes hosting a community clinic, a secondary school, several primary schools, and a regional bus and rail network.

Cultural highlights include the Saint-Pierre Church, a Romanesque structure, and the ruins of the old fortress overlooking the town square. An annual harvest festival and weekly markets are among community traditions.