Saint-Christophe-en-Brionnais
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| region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté | |
| Department | Saône-et-Loire | |
| Arrondissement | Charolles | |
| Canton | Chauffailles | |
| Community association | Canton de Semur-en-Brionnais | |
| Coordinates | 46 ° 17 ' N , 4 ° 11' E | |
| height | 335-508 m | |
| surface | 15.07 km 2 | |
| Residents | 527 (January 1, 2017) | |
| Population density | 35 inhabitants / km 2 | |
| Post Code | 718000 | |
| INSEE code | 71399 | |
 Saint-Christophe - Round tower of the Château |
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Saint-Christophe-en-Brionnais is a French municipality with 527 inhabitants (at January 1, 2017) in the department of Saone-et-Loire in the region of Bourgogne Franche-Comté .
location
Saint-Christophe is about 430 meters above sea level. d. M. in the old cultural landscape of the Brionnais . The place is located about 22 kilometers (driving distance) south of Paray-le-Monial and about 37 kilometers north of Roanne . The places worth seeing Anzy-le-Duc , Semur-en-Brionnais , Iguerande , Marcigny , Saint-Julien-de-Jonzy and Charlieu are all within a radius of about 15 kilometers.
history
In the Middle Ages, Saint-Christophe was the seat of a barony that belonged to the House of Semur . The local cattle market has been handed down since the 15th century. During the French Revolution , the place was renamed Bel-Air-les-Foires .
Population development
| year | 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 | 2006 |
| Residents | 703 | 724 | 625 | 593 | 547 | 513 | 513 |
In the 19th century the place had over 1,000 inhabitants at times. The phylloxera crisis and the mechanization of agriculture have resulted in a significant population decline since then.
Attractions
- The parish church of Saint-Hugues , which formerly stood in the middle of the cemetery, is a three-aisled classicist building from the 18th century with a two-storey bell tower on the west side.
- Only a round corner tower with a conical roof has survived from the former castle of the barony from the 15th century.
economy
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The hilly area around Saint-Christophe has always been characterized by agriculture, with viticulture being practiced well into the 19th century. In the meantime, cattle breeding ( Charolais cattle) plays a major role. The place itself functioned as a handicraft, trade and service center for several hamlets and individual farms in the area until the early 20th century. A large cattle market ( marché au cadran ) takes place in the village several times a year ; the roof of the hall is provided with a photovoltaic system.
Web links
- Saint-Christophe - Info (French)