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Joigny

Commune

Coat of arms

Joigny

Location in France

Joigny

Location in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Country

France

Region

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Joigny

Jovinien

Area

46.67 km² (18.02 sq mi)

Population

(2021)

9,218

• Density

197.51/km² (511.56/sq mi)

Time zone

UTC+01:00 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+02:00 (CEST)

INSEE/Postal code

89206 /89300

Elevation

74–252 m (243–827 ft)
(avg. 96 m or 315 ft)

¹ French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Joigny (French pronunciation: [ʒwaɲi]) is a charming town in central France. It is located in the Yonne area, which is part of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. You can find Joigny right by the Yonne River.

A Glimpse into Joigny's Past
- Medieval Stronghold
- Resisting the English
Who Lives in Joigny?
Famous People from Joigny
Historic Churches of Joigny
Joigny's Twin Towns
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A Glimpse into Joigny's Past

Joigny has a long and interesting history! It was first started way back in Roman times, around the year 369 AD. Back then, it was known by its Latin name, Joviniacum.

Medieval Stronghold

During the Middle Ages, Joigny became a strong, fortified town. This happened around the end of the 10th century. A count named Renard I built defenses here. One cool part of the old castle that you can still see today is the Porte du Bois. It's a big gateway with two huge towers on either side.

Resisting the English

Over the centuries, Joigny was owned by different families. In 1429, the town bravely defended itself against the English army. A small piece of a ladder, kept in the church of St André, reminds everyone of this successful defense.

Who Lives in Joigny?

Joigny is home to about 9,200 people as of 2021. The number of people living here has changed a bit over the years. For example, in 1975, there were over 10,000 residents.

Famous People from Joigny

Many interesting people have connections to Joigny.

Marcel Aymé was a well-known writer.
Edme Joachim Bourdois de La Motte was a doctor who worked for Napoleon's son.
Yom Tov of Joigny was a Rabbi and a poet.
Anne Plantagenet is another writer.
Jean de Joigny was a famous sculptor.
François de Saint-Just (1896-1989) was a French politician.
Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat also lived here. She started a Catholic group called the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1800.

Historic Churches of Joigny

Joigny has several beautiful old churches, each with its own special features.

St Jean Church

The church of St Jean was built in the 16th century. It used to be inside the old castle walls. Inside, you can see a special white marble sculpture from the 15th century. It shows the Holy Sepulchre.

St André Church

The church of St André was built over many centuries, from the 12th to the 17th. Its most impressive part is the Renaissance entrance. It has beautiful bas-reliefs, which are sculptures that stick out from a flat surface.

St Thibault Church

The church of St Thibault is another 16th-century church. One unique thing to notice inside is a stone crown. It hangs from the ceiling of the choir area, which is where the singers sit.

Joigny's Twin Towns

Joigny has "twin towns" or "sister cities" around the world. This means Joigny has special friendly relationships with these other towns. They often exchange visitors and learn about each other's cultures.