Épinay-sur-Seine
Épinay-sur-Seine | |
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Coordinates: 48°57′19″N 2°18′33″E / 48.9553°N 2.3092°E | |
Country | France |
Region | Île-de-France |
Department | Seine-Saint-Denis |
Arrondissement | Saint-Denis |
Canton | Épinay-sur-Seine and Saint-Ouen |
Intercommunality | Grand Paris |
Government | |
• Mayor (2008–2014) | Hervé Chevreau |
Area 1 | 4.57 km2 (1.76 sq mi) |
Population (2009) | 53,777 |
• Density | 12,000/km2 (30,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code | 93031 /93800 |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
Épinay-sur-Seine (IPA: [epinɛ syʁ sɛn]) is a commune in the northern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 11.3 km (7.0 mi) from the center of Paris. The church of Notre-Dame-des-Missions-du-cygne d'Enghien, designed by Paul Tournon, may be found in the commune.
History
On 7 August 1850, a part of the territory of Épinay-sur-Seine was detached and merged with a part of the territory of Deuil-la-Barre, a part of the territory of Saint-Gratien, and a part of the territory of Soisy-sous-Montmorency to create the commune of Enghien-les-Bains.
Francis, Duke of Cádiz (13 May 1822 – 17 April 1902), king consort of Spain, took up residence at the château of Épinay-sur-Seine in 1881 until his death in 1902. The castle is currently the Épinay-sur-Seine city hall.
From 1902 it was home to the Epinay Studios.
Town twinning
Épinay-sur-Seine is twinned with:[1]
- Oberursel, Germany since 1964
- South Tyneside (before 1974: Jarrow), England since 1965
- Alcobendas, Spain since 1986
Transport
Épinay-sur-Seine is served by Épinay-sur-Seine station on Paris RER line C. It is also served by Épinay-Villetaneuse station on the Transilien Paris – Nord suburban rail line.
Charles de Gaulle Airport is located about 13 km (8.1 mi) away from Épinay-sur-Seine.
Personalities
- Olivier Beaudry karateka
- Thomas Gamiette footballer
- Pascal Nouma footballer
Heraldry
The arms of Épinay-sur-Seine are blazoned: Per fess: 1: Or, a cross gules between 16 alerions, 2: a pinetree eradicated vert between 2 mullets of six points gules.
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