Saint-Parize-le-Châtel
| Saint-Parize-le-Châtel | |
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Saint-Patrice Church in Saint-Parize-le-Châtel | |
  Saint-Parize-le-Châtel | |
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Location within Burgundy region  Saint-Parize-le-Châtel | |
| Coordinates: 46°51′18″N 3°10′57″E / 46.85500°N 3.18250°ECoordinates: 46°51′18″N 3°10′57″E / 46.85500°N 3.18250°E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté |
| Department | Nièvre |
| Arrondissement | Nevers |
| Canton | Saint-Pierre-le-Moûtier |
| Intercommunality | Loire et Allier |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2008–2014) | André Garcia |
| Area1 | 49.11 km2 (18.96 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)2 | 1,280 |
| • Density | 26/km2 (68/sq mi) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 58260 / 58490 |
| Elevation | 180–247 m (591–810 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. | |
Saint-Parize-le-Châtel is a commune in the Nièvre département in central France.
The Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours, a famous motor racing circuit that hosts the Formula One French Grand Prix, is located in the communes of Magny-Cours and Saint-Parize-le-Châtel.
History
The area was evangelised in the 6th century by Patricius (Saint Patrice), a monk after whom the village was named. Before that, the place was known as Gentilico, Gentiliaco or Gentilly.
During the French Revolution, Saint-Parize-le-Châtel was renamed Brenery for some months.
Crypt of Saint-Patrice Church
Sights and monuments
- Château de Villars: 14th century castle.[1]
- Church of Saint-Parize-le-Chatel: 12th century.[2]
- Château de la Chasseigne: 15th century manor house.
- Château de Tâche: 16th century hunting lodge
- Château de Lange: fortified house whose origin was a small 12th century castle. The present structure dates from the 15th century.
Château de Lange
- Les Fonts-Bouillants: sparkling water springs, exploited commercially between 1895 and 1975.
- Fontaine des vertus: spring in forest, in which, according to local legend, Joan of Arc washed her sword after liberating Saint-Pierre-le-Moûtier in 1429.
See also
References
- ↑ Ministry of Culture: Saint-Parize-le-Châtel: Château de Villars (French)
- ↑ Ministry of Culture: Saint-Parize-le-Châtel: Eglise et crypte (French)
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