Pargny-sur-Saulx
Pargny-sur-Saulx | |
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The city hall | |
Location of Pargny-sur-Saulx | |
| Coordinates: 48°46′12″N 4°50′19″E / 48.77°N 4.8386°E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Grand Est |
| Department | Marne |
| Arrondissement | Vitry-le-François |
| Canton | Sermaize-les-Bains |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Jean-Claude Cabart |
Area 1 | 12.44 km2 (4.80 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | 1,700 |
| • Density | 140/km2 (350/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 51423 /51340 |
| Elevation | 115–166 m (377–545 ft) (avg. 130 m or 430 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Pargny-sur-Saulx (French pronunciation: [paʁɲi syʁ so], 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.