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Parpeville | |
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_mairie_et_%25C3%25A9cole.JPG) The town hall and school of Parpeville | |
 Location of Parpeville | |
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| Coordinates:49°47′09″N3°32′48″E / 49.7858°N 3.5467°E /49.7858; 3.5467 | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Aisne |
| Arrondissement | Saint-Quentin |
| Canton | Ribemont |
| Intercommunality | Val de l'Oise |
| Government | |
| • Mayor(2020–2026) | Jérémy Jumeaux[1] |
Area 1 | 15.82 km2 (6.11 sq mi) |
| Population (2023)[2] | 191 |
| • Density | 12.1/km2 (31.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 02592 /02240 |
| Elevation | 79–144 m (259–472 ft) (avg. 140 m or 460 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Parpeville (French pronunciation:[paʁpəvil]) is acommune in theAisnedepartment inHauts-de-France in northernFrance. Situated 24 kilometers east ofSaint-Quentin and 28 kilometers northwest ofLaon, Parpeville overlooks the surrounding plains due to its varying altitudes, ranging from 79 meters to 144 meters above sea level.
Parpeville has a number of notable landmarks. These include Parpeville Castle, which was built in 1722 byJohn Macquerel, lord ofQuesmy and Parpeville. The castle's main building, flanked by two wings, is built wuith a combination of brick and white stone and has a Mansart-style slate roof. This building has remained in the possession of the same family since its construction. The castle's facade and roofs have been listed as Historical Monuments since 1928.
The village itself has several houses constructed during the 18th and 19th centuries, exemplifying a mix of brick and limestone, sometimes reinforced with sandstone in the foundations. Many houses in Parpeville feature carved or engraved dates of construction.[citation needed]
Parpeville's history is also intertwined with its former railway line, which operated from 1900 to 1958, connectingRibemont toLa Ferté-Chevresis. The line carried significant passenger and freight traffic during its heyday, but the rise of automobiles led to its eventual closure in 1958. Today, some sections of the old railway line remain as hiking trails.[citation needed]
The commune's land use is primarily agricultural, with approximately 97.5% of the land dedicated to agricultural purposes, particularly arable farming.
The village has played host to the Congregation of Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart since its founding in 1867. The congregation, established by Father Virgile Adam, focused on educating young girls and caring for orphans. The sisters later wore the habit of theThird Order of Saint Francis.
Parpeville is part of the community of communes ofVal de l'Oise, an inter-municipal cooperation institution. Administratively, it belongs to the arrondissement of Saint-Quentin, the department of Aisne, and the Hauts-de-France region. The municipality's mayor, as of July 2020, is Jeremy Jumeaux.
Aside from the Parpeville Castle, other local landmarks include the modern Church of Saint-Leu, featuring two chapels in the transept and a 14th-15th-century stone statue of Saint Leu. Additionally, a commemorative stained glass window crafted by Alphonse Léopold De Troeyer in 1930 stands in memory of the village's fallen soldiers during World War I. There is also a wayside cross and a memorial.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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| 1968 | 283 | — |
| 1975 | 226 | −3.16% |
| 1982 | 244 | +1.10% |
| 1990 | 216 | −1.51% |
| 1999 | 219 | +0.15% |
| 2007 | 227 | +0.45% |
| 2012 | 237 | +0.87% |
| 2017 | 189 | −4.43% |
| 2023 | 191 | +0.18% |
| Source: INSEE[3] | ||
