The capital of Maine was Le Mans. In the thirteenth century it was annexed by France to the royal domain.
See also: Neustria |
See also: Marches of Neustria |
In 1673, the title began to be used again. It was revived by Louis XIV for his first illegitimate son by his chief mistress, Françoise-Athénaïs, marquise de Montespan. He used it until his death and also founded the semi-royal house of Bourbon du Maine, named after his title.