Vassy-sous-Pisy facts for kids

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Commune
Vassy-sous-Pisy Location in France Show map of France Vassy-sous-Pisy Location in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Show map of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Country	France
Region	Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Department	Yonne
Arrondissement	Avallon
Canton	Chablis
Area 1	7.45 km2 (2.88 sq mi)
Population  (2021)	65
• Density	8.72/km2 (22.60/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code	89431 /89420
Elevation	264–377 m (866–1,237 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Vassy-sous-Pisy is a small town, also called a commune, located in central France. Its name means "Vassy under Pisy". Before 2010, it was just called Vassy. It's found in the Yonne department, which is part of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region.

Where is Vassy-sous-Pisy?

Vassy-sous-Pisy is built on top of a small, cone-shaped hill. This hill is about 310 meters (1,017 feet) high.

A Look at Vassy-sous-Pisy's Past

How Did Vassy-sous-Pisy Start?

A very old road, used to travel between Paris and Lyon, once passed right through Vassy. People first wrote about the town in the 1200s, calling it Vasseium.

The Rise of Industry and Growth

In 1786, people started looking into whether they could dig for coal in the area. Later, in the 1800s, Vassy got its own train station. This was on the train line that connected Auxerre and Avallon. The station was built thanks to a factory owned by Honoré Gariel.

Honoré and his brother Hippolyte started a company that made a special kind of building material called hydraulic lime. This material was very strong and could be used in construction. Their company became very successful.

Because of the factory, many workers moved to Vassy. This made the small village, which used to be part of Étaule, grow into its own official town or commune.

Community Buildings and Changes

The Gariel family also helped the town by funding a school for girls. This school was run by a group of nuns called the Sisters of Providence. They also helped build a chapel and a house for the local priest.

As more people moved to Vassy, the town needed a bigger church. So, a new church was started in 1859 and finished in 1862.

Who Were the Mayors of Vassy-sous-Pisy?

A mayor is the leader of a town or city. They help make decisions and manage the local government. Here is a list of some of the people who have served as mayor of Vassy-sous-Pisy:

See also

In Spanish: Vassy-sous-Pisy para niños