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Cerizay

Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Cerizay
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Cerizay (French pronunciation: [səʁizɛ]) is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in western France.

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History

The name Cerizay probably originated during the closing centuries of the Roman occupation. During the Middle Ages the old town centre was situated beside a feudal castle. The last two towers of the castle, along with its 12th-century chapel, were destroyed when the present (rather flamboyant) church was constructed in 1890.

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Economy

The automotive coachbuilder firm Heuliez had its main production plant on the outskirts of the town. They have been involved in the production of various niche models for French car manufacturers. The firm currently construct the roof module for the Peugeot 206CC and till 2009 built the Vauxhall/Opel Tigra Twin Top. Between June 2011 and December 2013, the "Mia", an electric car developed in Germany, was built under contract with an annual output of 10,000 units.

People

Famous residents include:

Twin towns

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    Wall plaque in St Martin's Church, the parish church of Chipping Ongar, Essex, England
    Chipping Ongar, England.

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