Saint-Didier-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 ° 20 ' N , 4 ° 8' E | |
| height | 254-348 m | |
| surface | 11.34 km 2 | |
| Residents | 134 (January 1, 2017) | |
| Population density | 12 inhabitants / km 2 | |
| Post Code | 71110 | |
| INSEE code | 71406 | |
Saint-Didier-en-Brionnais is a French municipality with 134 inhabitants (at January 1, 2017) in the department of Saone-et-Loire in the region of Bourgogne Franche-Comté .
location
Saint-Didier-en-Brionnais is located about 500 meters from the Arconce River at an altitude of about 270 meters above sea level. d. M. in the old cultural landscape of the Brionnais . The place is about 17 kilometers (driving distance) south of Paray-le-Monial and about 45 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.
Population development
| year | 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 | 2006 |
| Residents | 173 | 188 | 155 | 146 | 133 | 150 | 147 |
In the 19th century the place had over 500 inhabitants at times. The phylloxera crisis and the mechanization of agriculture have resulted in a significant population decline since then.
economy
The hilly surroundings of Sarry have 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.
Attractions
- The parish church is a single - nave neo-Romanesque or neo-Gothic building from the 19th century with a bell tower on the west side.
- The Château de Dechlette is a privately owned manor from the 18th century.
