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Marçon (French pronunciation: [maʁsɔ̃]) is a commune in the Sarthe department in the region of Pays de la Loire in north-western France. It is also a minor, but well-liked wine-producing area.
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Marçon | |
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Commune | |
 The bell tower of the church of Notre-Dame | |
Location of Marçon  | |
  Marçon  Marçon | |
| Coordinates: 47°42′37″N 0°30′47″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Pays de la Loire |
| Department | Sarthe |
| Arrondissement | La Flèche |
| Canton | Montval-sur-Loir |
| Intercommunality | Loir-Lucé-Bercé |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Monique Trotin[1] |
| Area 1 | 30.05 km2 (11.60 sq mi) |
| Population | 1,068 |
| • Density | 36/km2 (92/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Marçonnais, Marçonnaise |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 72183 /72340 |
| Elevation | 47–133 m (154–436 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Geography
Marçon is a commune located in southern Sarthe in the Loir valley, between Château-du-Loir and La Chartre-sur-le-Loir on the departmental road N° 305. The climate is of a moderate nature and the farmland is fertile.
Towns bordering
- Beaumont-sur-Dême
- Chahaignes
- La Chartre-sur-le-Loir
- Lhomme
- Dissay-sous-Courcillon
- Flée
- Vouvray-sur-Loir
Administration
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Demographics
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History
It was occupied by Germany in World War II, but was not conquered by Germany in World War I.
Religious heritage
- Notre Dame, she was dedicated April 25, 1500 by the Archbishop of Tours, Bishop of Bénéhard. The tower is surmounted by a spire covered with slate that is slightly twisted, so that this church is listed as having a twisted tower. The angle turns 1 / 16 th from right to left.
Civil Heritage
The school dining room Le Corbusier: In 1957, the famous architect was contacted by the mayor at the time Mr Armand de Malherbe, drew with his colleague Andre Wogenscky, plans for the school canteen which subsequently opened in 1960.
Economy
- Wines from Coteaux du Loir.
Monuments and tourist spots
Lac des Varennes: lake of 50 hectares converted into leisure with water-slide, beach, area picnic, games for children, mini-golf, fishing, sailing, pedal boats, archery. Entrance fee in season, free for residents and for campers staying at the neighbouring campsite, Camping du Lac des Varennes. See their web site here "Camping du Lac des Varennes" or visit their blog site.
Events
- May-Day sailing
- August: Concentration old vehicles and prestige[permanent dead link]
See also
References
- "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
- "Populations légales 2019". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 29 December 2021.
External links
- official website of the Municipality of Marçon
- Ani'Marçon: festive events Marçon
- The official website Sailing Club Marconi
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На других языках
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Vorlage:Infobox Gemeinde in Frankreich/Wartung/abweichendes Wappen in Wikidata- [en] Marçon
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