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.
The Chateau chÃ¢teau De cheverny is located At, cheverny in the departement DÃ©partement-of-Loir et cher In The loire Valley. in francehe lands were purchased by Henri Hurault, comte de Cheverny, a lieutenant-general and military treasurer for Louis XIII, whose descendant the marquis de Vibraye is the present owner. Only a portion of the original fortified castle possibly remains in existence today.