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 Tannay: highlights and tourist information. Tannay is situated in the Nievre, Burgundy region (now part of the Burgundy-Franche-ComtÃ© region), in the eastern-center of France at 53 km from Nevers, the department capital. (General information: Tannay is 190 km from Paris). Popular places to visit nearby include Clamecy at 12 km and Corbigny at 14 km.