Dammarie-lès-Lys
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Commune of Dammarie-lès-Lys |
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Île-de-France | |
| Department | Seine-et-Marne | |
| Arrondissement | Melun | |
| Canton | Perthes | |
| Intercommunality | Melun-Val de Seine | |
| Mayor | Jean-Claude Mignon (2008-2014) |
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| Elevation | 37 m–93 m | |
| Land area¹ | 10.24 km² | |
| Population² (Jan. 1, 2005 estimate) (March 8, 1999 census) |
21,300 20,659 |
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| - Density | 2,080/km² (2005) | |
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| INSEE/Postal code | 77152/ 77190 | |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
| 2 Population sans doubles comptes: residents of multiple communes (e.g. students and military personnel) only counted once. | ||
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Dammarie-lès-Lys (officially Dammarie-les-Lys) is a commune in the southeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 43.3 km (26.9 miles) from the center of Paris.
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[edit] History
During the French Revolution, Dammarie-lès-Lys (meaning "Dammarie near the [Royal Abbaye of] Lys") was temporarily renamed Dammarie-les-Fontaines (meaning "Dammarie the fountains") due to the royal symbolism of the fleurs de lis and the religious conotation of the name.
[edit] Demographics
Inhabitants of Dammarie-lès-Lys are called Dammariens.
According to the estimation of 2005, the town has a population of 21,300.
[edit] Transport
Dammarie-lès-Lys is served by Vosves station on the Transilien Paris – Lyon suburban rail line.
It is also served by Melun station, which is an interchange station on Paris RER line 
, on the Transilien Paris – Lyon suburban rail line, and on several national rail lines. This station is located at the border between the commune of Dammarie-lès-Lys and the commune of Melun, on the Melun side of the border.
[edit] Cultural heritage
Dammarie features the ruins of a typical Cistercian architecture abbey from the 13th century. It was destroyed during the Hundred Years War, rebuilt, and partly destroyed again during the French Revolution. This monument has been labeled Monument historique.
The Vives-Eaux Castle, situated in the South of the town, heberges the Star Academy France show.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Town Hall
- 1999 Land Use, from IAURIF (Institute for Urban Planning and Development of the Paris-Île-de-France région (English)
- French Ministry of Culture list for Dammarie-lès-Lys (French)
- Map of Dammarie-lès-Lys on Michelin (English)
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