Country France Department Seine-Saint-Denis Intercommunality Plaine Commune Area 4.57 km² | Region Île-de-France Canton Épinay-sur-Seine Population (2009) 53,777 Local time Saturday 9:30 PM | |
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Weather 13°C, Wind SW at 10 km/h, 56% Humidity Arrondissement Saint-Denis, Seine-Saint-Denis | ||
Épinay-sur-Seine ([epinɛ syʁ sɛn]) is a commune in the northern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 11.3 km (7.0 mi) from the center of Paris. The church of Notre-Dame-des-Missions-du-cygne d'Enghien, designed by Paul Tournon, may be found in the commune.
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History
On 7 August 1850, a part of the territory of Épinay-sur-Seine was detached and merged with a part of the territory of Deuil-la-Barre, a part of the territory of Saint-Gratien, and a part of the territory of Soisy-sous-Montmorency to create the commune of Enghien-les-Bains.
Francis, Duke of Cádiz (13 May 1822 – 17 April 1902), king consort of Spain, took up residence at the château of Épinay-sur-Seine in 1881 until his death in 1902. The castle is currently the Épinay-sur-Seine city hall.
Town twinning
Épinay-sur-Seine is twinned with:
Transport
Épinay-sur-Seine is served by Épinay-sur-Seine station on Paris RER line C. It is also served by Épinay-Villetaneuse station on the Transilien Paris – Nord suburban rail line.
Charles de Gaulle Airport is located about 13 km (8.1 mi) away from Épinay-sur-Seine.