INSEE/Postal code 94017 / 94500 Population 74,909 (2007) | Region Île-de-France Time zone CET (UTC+1) Area 11.3 km² Local time Thursday 1:46 AM | |
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Weather 12°C, Wind SW at 18 km/h, 90% Humidity | ||
Champigny-sur-Marne ([ʃɑ̃piɲi]) is a commune in the southeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 12.5 km (7.8 mi) from the centre of Paris.
Contents
- Map of Champigny sur Marne France
- Name
- Transport
- Education
- Notable people
- Twin towns Sister cities
- References
Map of Champigny-sur-Marne, France
Name
Champigny-sur-Marne was originally called simply Champigny. The name Champigny ultimately comes from Medieval Latin Campaniacum, meaning "estate of Campanius", a Gallo-Roman landowner.
In 1897 the name of the commune officially became Champigny-sur-Marne (meaning "Champigny upon Marne"), in order to distinguish it from other communes of France also called Champigny.
Transport
Champigny-sur-Marne is served by Les Boullereaux – Champigny station on Paris RER line E.
Champigny-sur-Marne is also served by Champigny station on Paris RER line A. This station, although administratively located on the territory of the neighboring commune of Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, lies immediately across the Marne River from the town center of Champigny-sur-Marne and is thus used by people in Champigny.
The Paris Métro will soon serve the center of Champigny; the new station will be located along RN4, near the railway bridge known as Pont de la Plage.
Education
Primary schools:
Secondary schools:
In addition Lycée professionnel et technologique Samuel-de-Champlain is in nearby Chennevières-sur-Marne
Notable people
Twin towns — Sister cities
Champigny-sur-Marne is twinned with: