Salesches Explained

Salesches
Commune Status:Commune
Image Coat Of Arms:Blason ville fr Maroilles (Nord).svg
Arrondissement:Avesnes-sur-Helpe
Canton:Avesnes-sur-Helpe
Insee:59549
Postal Code:59218
Mayor:Patrick Piana[1]
Term:2020 - 2026
Intercommunality:CC Pays de Mormal
Coordinates:50.2039°N 3.5883°W
Elevation M:130
Elevation Min M:85
Elevation Max M:138
Area Km2:4.58

Salesches (in French pronounced as /salɛʃ/) is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.[2] It is located 6 km south of Le Quesnoy.

History

The village dates back to 1131, when it was recorded as part of the property of the Abbey of Maroilles, later passing to the bishop of Cambrai. Most of the local economy was agricultural, with two water mills to make flour.[3]

Churches

The parish church is dedicated to Saint-Quinibert. In addition to the parish church, there is a small chapel, Chapelle Notre Dame des Prés, located alongside the Saint-Georges stream, accessible by foot from the rue de Viterlan.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Répertoire national des élus: les maires. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 9 August 2021. fr.
  2. https://www.insee.fr/fr/metadonnees/geographie/commune/59549-salesches INSEE commune file
  3. Web site: Salesches, village de l'Avesnois (fr.) . Villages de l'Avesnois . 18 August 2021.