It is surrounded by French Oak forests and is in the Coteaux Charitois wine region.

Being a small commune of only about 160 people there are however a variety of different nationalities represented locally, Portuguese, Norwegian, English, Dutch and Irish to name a few and to add to that are the second or family home owners many now living in Paris.

[citation needed] There are two local wine growers both with tasting at Mauvrain.

The nearest shop is in the bar at Beaumont-la-Ferrière, a small town about 3 km (1.9 mi) distance where English is spoken.

La Celle has a Church St Martin's but it is only open for special events or in rotation for services.