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

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:
 * 🇩🇪 Neckarsteinach, Germany