Pargny-sur-Saulx

French commune
nomcommune=Pargny-sur-Saulx
région=Champagne-Ardenne
département=Marne
arrondissement=Vitry-le-François
canton=Thiéblemont-Farémont
cp=51340
maire=Roland Leclere
mandat=2008-2014
longitude=4.83861111111
latitude=48.77
alt moy=130 m
alt mini= 112 m
alt maxi= 157 m
hectares=
km²=12,44
sans=2,174
date-sans=1999
dens=
date-dens=

Pargny-sur-Saulx is a commune of the Marne "département" of 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, which is the largest artificial lake in Europe.

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.

Affiliations

Pargny-sur-Saulx is twinned with:
*flagicon|Germany neckarsteinach, Germany

ee also

*Champagne Riots
*French wine