that textile was especially used for ships' sails. New quarters were created in Fresnay's area; the "Bourg-Neuf" and the "Creusot". Some weavers' houses, from that time, remain visible today. In 1793, the old wooden bridge were replaced by one made of stone. During the 20th century, the weaving workshops of Fresnay were replaced by agronomics and domestic appliance industries. Demography As of the last census data (1999), 2,363 persons live in Fresnay (the "Fresnois"); the city is the center of a dozen rural districts, now grouped in a "Alpes Mancelles Rural Districts Community", that comprises a total of 8,000 people leaving in the region. Twin Towns Spilsby, United Kingdom , Germany See also Communes of the Sarthe department References Communes of Sarthe