Savigny-le-Temple

Savigny-le-Temple

Savigny-le-Temple

Commune in Île-de-France, France


Savigny-le-Temple (French: [saviɲi tɑ̃pl] ) is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne Department of France in the Île-de-France in north-central France. It is located in the south-eastern suburbs of Paris, 33.2 km (20.6 mi) from the center of Paris. It is the largest commune in the "new town" of Sénart, created in the 1970s.

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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.

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Personalities

  • Claude Makélélé, football player (Real Madrid, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain), grew up in Savigny-le-Temple.
  • Olivier Bernard, football player (Newcastle United, Southampton, Rangers), grew up in Savigny-le-Temple.
  • Clément Chantôme, football player (Paris Saint-Germain), grew up in Savigny-le-Temple.

Transport

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

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References

  1. "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
  2. Des villages de Cassini aux communes d'aujourd'hui: Commune data sheet Savigny-le-Temple, EHESS (in French).



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