Présilly, Jura
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| Présilly | |
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  Présilly | |
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Location within Franche-Comté region  Présilly | |
| Coordinates: 46°33′26″N 5°35′12″E / 46.5572°N 5.5867°ECoordinates: 46°33′26″N 5°35′12″E / 46.5572°N 5.5867°E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Franche-Comté |
| Department | Jura |
| Arrondissement | Lons-le-Saunier |
| Canton | Orgelet |
| Area | |
| • Land1 | 11.23 km2 (4.34 sq mi) |
| Population (1999) | |
| • Population2 | 102 |
| • Population2 Density | 9.1/km2 (24/sq mi) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 39443 / 39270 |
| Elevation | 480–701 m (1,575–2,300 ft) |
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1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | |
Présilly is a commune in the Jura department in Franche-Comté in eastern France. It is known the ruins of a castle dating from the 11th and 14th centuries where every summer open air theatrical shows are organized in the summer. The castle is surrounded by a discovery trail to recall what castle life was like.
Demographics
As of the census of 1999, the population was 102.
The estimate for 2005 was 107.
Senay is a Hamlet of Présilly.
See also
References
External links
- Official site of the Orgelet Village of which Presilly is a commune (in French)
- Some Photos from "Les Miserables" show at the castle ruins
- Le Chateau de Presilly - History (in French)
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