Sarry, Saône-et-Loire

Sarry is a commune in the French department of Saône- et- Loire of the Burgundy region. In the municipality of 121 inhabitants ( 1 January 2011).

Location

Sarry is by the river Belaine, which opens into the Arconce, at an altitude of about 310 meters above sea level. inst in the ancient cultural landscape of the brionnais. The place is located about 27 km ( driving distance ) south of Paray -le- Monial and about 35 kilometers north of Roanne. The places worth seeing Anzy -le- Duc, Semur -en- brionnais, Iguerande, Marcigny, Saint -Julien -de- Jonzy and Charlieu all lie within a radius of 15 kilometers.

Demographics

In the 19th century the place had at times over 500 inhabitants. The phylloxera crisis and the mechanization of agriculture ensured since a significant population decline.

Economy

The hilly region of Sarry has always been dominated by agriculture, which until the 19th century, viticulture was also operated. Meanwhile, the cattle ( Charolais cattle ) plays a major role. The place itself functioned until the early 20th century as a craft, trade and service center for several hamlets and isolated farmsteads in the area.

Attractions

• The parish church is a single- classicist building of the 18th century with a tower on the north side.
• From the estate of the Château du Magny only the high round pigeon-house ( Colombier ) from the 17th century is recognized as a monument historique since 1995. The estate is privately owned.