Villeneuve

Villeneuve is a toponym of French origin meaning "new town" (ville neuve). It is used in many French-speaking regions to name towns and estates. In France, there are numerous communes with the name or part of longer compounds, including Villeneuve-lès-Avignon in the Gard department, Villeneuve-sur-Lot in Lot-et-Garonne, and Villeneuve-d'Ascq in the Nord department, among others. The name commonly appears as a component in compound names such as Villeneuve-les-Avignon or Villeneuve-sur-Lot, reflecting historical development as newer settlements near older towns.

Beyond France, the name occurs in other countries with French linguistic influence. In Switzerland, Villeneuve is a municipality in the canton of Vaud on Lake Geneva. In Canada, Villeneuve is a village in Alberta, located in Parkland County near Edmonton.

As a surname, Villeneuve is of French origin and has been borne by several notable individuals, including Gilles Villeneuve (1950–1982), a Canadian Formula One driver, and his son Jacques Villeneuve (born 1971), the 1997 Formula One World Champion.