Population (2006) 22,479 Area 126 ha | Region Île-de-France Time zone CET (UTC+1) Local time Thursday 12:10 AM Team FC Les Lilas | |
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Weather 9°C, Wind N at 3 km/h, 82% Humidity | ||
Les Lilas is a commune in the eastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 5.7 km (3.5 mi) from the centre of Paris.
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Map of Les Lilas, France
History
The commune of Les Lilas (literally "the lilacs") was created on 24 July 1867 by detaching a part of the territory of Romainville and merging it with a part of the territory of Pantin and a part of the territory of Bagnolet.
Transport
Les Lilas is served by Mairie des Lilas station on Paris Métro Line 11.
Notable residents
In popular culture
Les Lilas is known for the hit 1958 song by Serge Gainsbourg, "Le Poinçonneur des Lilas", about a ticket puncher at the Porte des Lilas Métro station. This Métro station is actually in Paris, one stop away from the Mairie des Lilas Métro station which is in Les Lilas.
Education
Primary schools:
Public secondary schools:
There is also a public library, Bibliothèque André-Malraux.