Joigny


Joigny is a commune in the Yonne department in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in north-central France.
It is located on the banks of the Yonne River.

Some notable people

It was also the home of Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat, who founded the Roman Catholic Society of the Sacred Heart in 1800.

Churches


Image:Joigny - Eglise Saint-André 4.jpg|Saint Andrew Church, Pietà
Image:Joigny - Eglise Saint-Jean - mise au tombeau.jpg|Saint John Church, Deposition of Christ
Image:Joigny - Eglise Saint-Jean 01.jpg|Saint John Church
Image:Joigny - Eglise Saint-Thilbault 09.jpg|Inside of Saint Theobald Church

Twin towns