Cerizay
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Commune of Cerizay |
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| Administration | |
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| Country | France |
| Region | Poitou-Charentes |
| Department | Deux-Sèvres |
| Arrondissement | Bressuire |
| Canton | Chief town of 7 cantons |
| Mayor | Jean Grellier (2001-2008) |
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| Elevation | 143 m–217 m (avg. 173 m) |
| Land area¹ | 18.55 km² |
| Population² (1999) |
4,589 |
| - Density | 247/km² (1999) |
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| INSEE/Postal code | 79062/ 79140 |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
| 2 Population sans doubles comptes: residents of multiple communes (e.g. students and military personnel) only counted once. | |
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Cerizay is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres département, Poitou-Charentes, France.
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[edit] History
The name Cerizay probably originated during the closing centuries of the Roman occupation. During the Middle Ages the old town centre was situated beside a feudal castle. The last two towers of the castle, along with its 12th century chapel, were destroyed when the present (rather flamboyant) church was constructed in 1890.
[edit] Economy
The automotive coachbuilder firm Heuliez has its main production plant on the outskirts of the town. They have been involved in the production of various niche models for French car manufacturers. The firm currently construct the roof module for the Peugeot 206CC and build the Vauxhall/Opel Tigra Twin Top.
[edit] Miscellaneous
Famous residents include:
Cerizay is twinned with Chipping Ongar, in Essex, England.
[edit] References
- This article is based on a translation of the corresponding French Wikipedia article.
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