Saint-Parize-le-Châtel explained
| Saint-Parize-le-Châtel |
| Commune Status: | Commune |
| Coordinates: | 46.855°N 3.1825°W |
| Insee: | 58260 |
| Postal Code: | 58490 |
| Arrondissement: | Nevers |
| Canton: | Saint-Pierre-le-Moûtier |
| Intercommunality: | Loire et Allier |
| Mayor: | André Garcia[1] |
| Term: | 2020 - 2026 |
| Elevation Min M: | 180 |
| Elevation Max M: | 247 |
| Area Km2: | 49.11 |
Saint-Parize-le-Châtel (in French pronounced as /sɛ̃ paʁiz lə ʃatɛl/) is a commune in the Nièvre département in central France.[2]
The Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours, a famous motor racing circuit that hosts the Formula One French Grand Prix, is located in the communes of Magny-Cours and Saint-Parize-le-Châtel.
History
The area was evangelised in the 6th century by Patricius (Saint Patrice), a monk after whom the village was named. Before that, the place was known as Gentilico, Gentiliaco or Gentilly.
During the French Revolution, Saint-Parize-le-Châtel was renamed Brennery for some months.[3]
Sights and monuments
- Château de Villars: 14th century castle, parts of which have been listed since 1951 as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture.
- Église Saint-Patrice (St Patrick's Church): the 12th century church and its crypt have been listed as a monument historique since 1862.
- Château de la Chasseigne: 15th century manor house.
- Château de Tâche: 16th century hunting lodge
- Château de Lange: fortified house whose origin was a small 12th century castle. The present structure dates from the 15th century.
- Les Fonts-Bouillants: sparkling water springs, exploited commercially between 1895 and 1975.
- Fontaine des vertus: spring in forest, from the same origin as the Fonts-Bouillants. The water is frequently bouillonnante (bubbling), caused by the release of carbon dioxide. According to local legend, Joan of Arc washed her sword in it after liberating Saint-Pierre-le-Moûtier in 1429.
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Répertoire national des élus: les maires. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 2 December 2020. fr.
- https://www.insee.fr/fr/metadonnees/cog/commune/COM58260-saint-parize-le-chatel INSEE commune file
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