Saint-Parize-le-Châtel
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Saint-Patrice Church in Saint-Parize-le-Châtel
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 Saint-Parize-le-Châtel
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Location within Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region
Saint-Parize-le-Châtel
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| 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 |
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| • Mayor (2014–2020) | André Garcia |
| Area1 | 49.11 km2 (18.96 sq mi) |
| Population (2014)2 | 1,321 |
| • Density | 27/km2 (70/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| 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. 2Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. |
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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.
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.
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
Château de Lange
The Fontaine des vertus
The "Bouillonnements"
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