Saint-Parize-le-Châtel
Saint-Parize-le-Châtel () is a commune in the Nièvre "département" in central France. The "Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours", a famous motor racing circuit that hosts the Formula One French Grand Prix, is located in the communes of Magny-Cours and Saint-Parize-le-Châtel. History. The area was evangelised in the 6th century by Patricius (Saint Patrice), a monk after whom the village was named. Before that, the place was known as "Gentilico", "Gentiliaco" or "Gentilly". During the French Revolution, Saint-Parize-le-Châtel was renamed "Brenery" for some months. Saint-Parize-le-Châtel