Arpajon
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For the town in Cantal, see Arpajon-sur-Cère.
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Location within Île-de-France region
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| Country | France |
| Region | Île-de-France |
| Department | Essonne |
| Arrondissement | Palaiseau |
| Canton | Arpajon |
| Intercommunality | Arpajon |
| Mayor | Pascal Fournier (2008–2014) |
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| Elevation | 47–89 m (154–292 ft) |
| Land area1 | 2.40 km2 (0.93 sq mi) |
| Population2 | 10,057 (2006) |
| - Density | 4,190 /km2 (10,900 /sq mi) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 91021/ 91290 |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
| 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | |
Coordinates: 48°35′24″N 2°14′51″E / 48.59010°N 2.2476°E
Arpajon is a commune in the Essonne department in Île-de-France in northern France.
Seat of the canton, the commune is located 30 km (19 mi) south of Paris, accessible by the N20, and to 20 km (12 mi) in the north of Étampes. Its inhabitants are known as Arpajonnais.
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[edit] Monuments and landmarks
- Covered market of 15th century.
- A market takes place each Friday since 13th century.
- The Saint-Clément Church (11th century and 15th centuries). In 1782, Benjamin Franklin installed the lightning conductor there.
- Arpajon shelters also cinematographic studios in which many films or television broadcasts are shot.
- Until 1720, the city was called Châtres. It took its current name following the acquisition of the commune by Louis de Sévérac, Marquis of Arpajon (father of Anne d'Arpajon, comtesse de Noailles). To the French Revolution, it bore the name of Francval.
[edit] Events
The third weekend from September takes place with Arpajon the Foire aux haricots (The Bean Festival), a trade event and artisanal which lasts four days. The bean celebrated here is the chevrier.
[edit] Personalities
- François-Michel Gonnot, French politician, born on 15 April 1949.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- Mayors of Essonne Association (French)
[edit] External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Arpajon |
- Official website (French)
- Arpajon and the surrounding area
- Mérimée database - Cultural heritage (French)
- 1999 Land Use (IAURIF) (English)
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