Canton Toulon-sur-Arroux Population (2006) 1,757 Local time Monday 2:13 PM | Intercommunality Creusot-Montceau Area 33.82 km² Arrondissement Charolles | |
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Region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Weather 18°C, Wind S at 18 km/h, 44% Humidity | ||
Perrecy-les-Forges is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne in eastern France. It played a significant regional influence in the 14th-16th centuries.
Map of 71420 Perrecy-les-Forges, France
The name of the commune indicates that the metallurgic industry has played a role in its economy. A forge from the 17th century, and former coal mines are among the places of interest of the commune.
The church of Perrecy-les-Forges, built during the 12th century, is listed as a Monument historique since 1862 by the French Ministry of Culture.
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