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Pargny-sur-Saulx

Pargny-sur-Saulx (, 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<br /> In 1189 : Parneium<br /> later : Parnenium<br /> In 1232 : Pargneium<br /> In 1240 : Pargny<br /> In 1273 : Pargnei-sur-Saulx<br /> In 1300 : Pargny <br /> In 1397 : Parigny <br /> In 1401 : Pargney <br /> In 1508 : Parguy-sur-Saulx<br /> In 1510 : Prygni <br /> In 1546 : Perriguy <br /> In 1571 : Parigny <br /> 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

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