Ligron
Ligron (French pronunciation: [liɡʁɔ̃]) is a commune in the Sarthe department in the region of Pays de la Loire in north-western France. Ligron was famous for its pottery ovens from the 13th century which were still in use until the late 19th century.
Sights
- Church of Sainte-Maire-and-Saint-Anne (12th, 16th and 17th century).
- Manor House La Sansonniere (13th, 17th and 19th century).
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 406 | — |
| 1975 | 351 | −2.06% |
| 1982 | 337 | −0.58% |
| 1990 | 338 | +0.04% |
| 1999 | 358 | +0.64% |
| 2007 | 453 | +2.99% |
| 2012 | 490 | +1.58% |
| 2017 | 504 | +0.57% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
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 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
- ^ "L'Histoire de la céramique en France : Poteries vernissées".
- ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
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