Saint-Leu-la-Forêt
| Saint-Leu-la-Forêt | ||
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Town hall | ||
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 Location (in red) within Paris inner and outer suburbs | ||
| Coordinates: 49°01′03″N 2°14′50″E / 49.0175°N 2.2472°ECoordinates: 49°01′03″N 2°14′50″E / 49.0175°N 2.2472°E | ||
| Country | France | |
| Region | Île-de-France | |
| Department | Val-d'Oise | |
| Arrondissement | Pontoise | |
| Canton | Saint-Leu-la-Forêt | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor (2001–2008) | Jean Le Gac | |
| Area1 | 5.24 km2 (2.02 sq mi) | |
| Population (2006)2 | 14,833 | |
| • Density | 2,800/km2 (7,300/sq mi) | |
| INSEE/Postal code | 95563 / 95320 | |
| Elevation | 57–191 m (187–627 ft) | |
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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. | ||
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Saint-Leu-la-Forêt is a commune in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 19.9 km (12.4 mi) from the center of Paris.
Twin towns
Wendlingen am Neckar, Germany
Culcheth, United Kingdom
History
In 1806 the commune of Saint-Leu-la-Forêt merged with the neighboring commune of Taverny, resulting in the creation of the commune of Saint-Leu-Taverny.
In 1821 the commune of Saint-Leu-Taverny was demerged. Thus, Saint-Leu-la-Forêt and Taverny were both restored as separate communes.
Transport
Saint-Leu-la-Forêt is served by Saint-Leu-la-Forêt station on the Transilien Paris – Nord suburban rail line.
Celebrity connections
- Napoleon Louis Bonaparte brother to Napoleon I and father to Napoleon III, is buried at Saint-Leu-la-Forêt.
- Wanda Landowska her home in Saint-Leu-la-Forêt became a center for the performance and study of old music.
- Eyvind Johnson lived rue de Boissy, from 1926 to 1930
See also
References
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Saint-Leu-la-Forêt. |
- Official website (French)
- Land use (IAURIF) (English)
