Pargny-sur-Saulx
Commune in Grand Est, France From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pargny-sur-Saulx (French pronunciation: [paʁɲi syʁ so], literally Pargny on Saulx) is a commune in the Marne department in north-eastern France.
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 The city hall | |
 Coat of arms | |
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| Country | France |
| Region | Grand Est |
| Department | Marne |
| Arrondissement | Vitry-le-François |
| Canton | Sermaize-les-Bains |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Jean-Claude Cabart[1] |
Area 1 | 12.44 km2 (4.80 sq mi) |
| Population (2022)[2] | 1,700 |
| • Density | 140/km2 (350/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 51423 /51340 |
| Elevation | 115–166 m (377–545 ft) (avg. 130 m or 430 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Pargny-sur-Saulx is known for its tiles, which are exported sometimes to Singapore, giving it the nickname "the city of the tiles". In addition the town is situated about 18 kilometres from Lac du Der-Chantecoq.
Names of the commune since its creation
In 1179 : Parni
In 1189 : Parneium
later : Parnenium
In 1232 : Pargneium
In 1240 : Pargny
In 1273 : Pargnei-sur-Saulx
In 1300 : Pargny
In 1397 : Parigny
In 1401 : Pargney
In 1508 : Parguy-sur-Saulx
In 1510 : Prygni
In 1546 : Perriguy
In 1571 : Parigny
In 1633 : Pargny-sur-saulx
The Church of Assomption-de-Notre-Dame
Apse and transept in a flamboyant style, with gargoyles to the south. 18th century nave.
Twin towns
Pargny-sur-Saulx is twinned with:
See also
References
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