BOURG-LA-REINE



'Bourg-la-Reine' is a commune in the southern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 9.1 km. (5.6 miles) from the center of Paris.
The inhabitants are called ''Réginaburgiens''.

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History
Transport
Miscellaneous
External link

History


In 1792, during the French Revolution, Bourg-la-Reine (meaning "Queen borough") was renamed Bourg-l'Égalité (meaning "Equality borough"). The name Bourg-la-Reine was restored in 1812.

Transport


Bourg-la-Reine is served by Bourg-la-Reine station on Paris RER line B.

Miscellaneous


Bourg-la-Reine was the birthplace of:

★ Évariste Galois, mathematician

★ Louis Joxe (1901-1991), statesman

★ Madeleine LaBeau, actress

External link



★ Bourg-la-Reine website

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