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.
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
Apse and transept in a flamboyant style, with gargoyles to the south. 18th century nave.
Pargny-sur-Saulx is twinned with: