Savigny-le-Temple
Savigny-le-Temple | |
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 Location (in red) within Paris inner and outer suburbs | |
Location of Savigny-le-Temple  | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Île-de-France |
| Department | Seine-et-Marne |
| Arrondissement | Melun |
| Canton | Savigny-le-Temple |
| Intercommunality | Sénart |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2008–2014) | Marie-Line PICHERY |
| Area 1 | 11.97 km2 (4.62 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | 25,398 |
| • Density | 2,100/km2 (5,500/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 77445 /77176 |
| Elevation | 58–91 m (190–299 ft) (avg. 77 m or 253 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Savigny-le-Temple is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne Department of France in the Île-de-France in north-central France. It is located in the south-eastern suburbs of Paris, 33.2 km (20.6 mi) from the center of Paris. It is the largest commune in the "new town" of Sénart, created in the 1970s.
History
During the French Revolution, Savigny-le-Temple (meaning "Savigny the temple") was temporarily renamed Savigny-sur-Balory (meaning "Savigny upon Balory", after the small Balory river). It was also temporarily renamed Savigny-le-Port (meaning "Savigny the port"). These changes were probably motivated by the religious connotation of the word "temple".
Demographics
Inhabitants of Savigny-le-Temple are called Savigniens.
Personalities
- Claude Makélélé, football player (Real Madrid, Chelsea, PSG), grew up in Savigny-le-Temple.
- Olivier Bernard, football player (Newcastle United, Southampton, Glasgow Rangers), grew up in Savigny-le-Temple.
- Clément Chantôme, football player (PSG), grew up in Savigny-le-Temple.
Transport
Savigny-le-Temple is served by Savigny-le-Temple – Nandy station on Paris RER line 
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See also
References
External links
- Official site Template:Fr icon
- 1999 Land Use, from IAURIF (Institute for Urban Planning and Development of the Paris-Île-de-France région) Template:En icon
- French Ministry of Culture list for Savigny-le-Temple Template:Fr icon
- Map of Savigny-le-Temple on Michelin Template:En icon
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