SAVIGNY-LE-TEMPLE

'Savigny-le-Temple' is a commune in the southeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 33.2 km. (20.6 miles) from the center of Paris, in the "new town" of Sénart, created in the 1970s, of which it is the most populated commune.

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History

Demographics

Transport

External links

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''.
As of the census of 1999, the town has a population of .

Transport

Savigny-le-Temple is served by Savigny-le-Temple – Nandy station on Paris RER line D.

External links

★ Official site

★ 1999 Land Use, from IAURIF (Institute for Urban Planning and Development of the Paris-Île-de-France région

★ French Ministry of Culture list for Savigny-le-Temple

★ Map of Savigny-le-Temple on Michelin