Pargny-sur-Saulx explained

Pargny-sur-Saulx
Commune Status:Commune
Image Coat Of Arms:Blason Pargny-sur-Saulx.svg
Arrondissement:Vitry-le-François
Canton:Sermaize-les-Bains
Postal Code:51340
Insee:51423
Mayor:Jean-Claude Cabart[1]
Term:2020 - 2026
Coordinates:48.77°N 4.8386°W
Elevation M:130
Elevation Min M:115
Elevation Max M:166
Area Km2:12.44

Pargny-sur-Saulx (in French pronounced as /paʁɲi syʁ so/, literally Pargny on Saulx) is a commune in the Marne department in north-eastern France.

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Répertoire national des élus: les maires. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 2 December 2020. fr.