Évron is a commune in the Mayenne department in north-western France. On 1 January 2019, the former communes Châtres-la-Forêt and Saint-Christophe-du-Luat were merged into Évron. Évron (pop. 8,700) is noted for the Basilica of Notre-Dame de l'Épine (12th century), formerly the church of the suppressed Évron Abbey, with 13th-century wall paintings and Aubusson tapestries. The nave and tower of the church date from the 11th century; the rest of the structure dates from the 18th century.

Évron is the home to the largest Babybel Cheese factory globally and accounts for 18% of "Group Bel" global production. The plant processes 650k litres of milk a day making the surrounding countryside heavily geared to milk production and the growing of winter feed for the dairy herds.

Évron Abbey is a former Benedictine abbey. Its foundation is ascribed to the 7th century. It was dissolved in 1791 during the French Revolution. The former monastic church survived intact, and is now the Basilica of Notre-Dame de l'Épine ("Our Lady of the Thorn").

The abbey is now the seat of the Community of Saint Martin, an association of priests and deacons living their apostolate in community.

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