Pargny-sur-Saulx

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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 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.

Twin towns

Pargny-sur-Saulx is twinned with:

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