The term seems to be of uncertain origin with common assumptions suggesting it represents a contraction of footwork or a portmanteau of the words twist and jerk.
Mayenne is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790.The northern two thirds correspond to the western part of the former province of Maine.The southern third of Mayenne corresponds to the northern portion of the old province of Anjou.ayenne is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790.
Visit Lalacelle: highlights and tourist information. Lalacelle is situated in the Orne, Normandy region, in the north of France at 18 km from Alencon, the department capital. (General information: Lalacelle is 188 km from Paris). Popular places to visit nearby include Saint-Ceneri-le-Gerei at 12 km and Alencon at 18 km.