Présilly, Jura
Présilly is a commune in the Jura department in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern France. It is known the ruins of a castle dating from the 11th and 14th centuries where every summer open air theatrical shows are organized in the summer. The castle is surrounded by a discovery trail to recall what castle life was like.
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 Ruins of the chateau | |
Location of Présilly 
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| Coordinates: 46°33′26″N 5°35′12″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté |
| Department | Jura |
| Arrondissement | Lons-le-Saunier |
| Canton | Moirans-en-Montagne |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2014–2020) | Colette Soffray |
| Area 1 | 11.23 km2 (4.34 sq mi) |
| Population (2017-01-01)[1] | 132 |
| • Density | 12/km2 (30/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 39443 /39270 |
| Elevation | 480–701 m (1,575–2,300 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Population
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See also
External links
- Official site of the Orgelet canton of which Presilly is a part (in French)
- Some Photos from "Les Miserables" show at the castle ruins
- Le Chateau de Presilly - History (in French)
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