Savigny-le-Temple
Encyclopedia
Savigny-le-Temple 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
. It is the largest commune in the "new town" of Sénart
, created in the 1970s.
, 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".
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Communes of France
The commune is the lowest level of administrative division in the French Republic. French communes are roughly equivalent to incorporated municipalities or villages in the United States or Gemeinden in Germany...
in the Seine-et-Marne
Seine-et-Marne
Seine-et-Marne is a French department, named after the Seine and Marne rivers, and located in the Île-de-France region.- History:Seine-et-Marne is one of the original 83 departments, created on March 4, 1790 during the French Revolution in application of the law of December 22, 1789...
Department of France in the Île-de-France
Île-de-France (région)
Île-de-France is the wealthiest and most populated of the twenty-two administrative regions of France, composed mostly of the Paris metropolitan area....
in north-central France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
. It is located in the south-eastern suburbs of Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
33.2 km (20.6 mi) from the center
Kilometre Zero
In many countries, Kilometre Zero or similar terms in other languages, is a particular location , from which distances are traditionally measured...
. It is the largest commune in the "new town" of Sénart
Sénart
Sénart is a new town in southern Île-de-France, covering parts of the departments of Seine-et-Marne and Essonne....
, created in the 1970s.
History
During the French RevolutionFrench Revolution
The French Revolution , sometimes distinguished as the 'Great French Revolution' , was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France and Europe. The absolute monarchy that had ruled France for centuries collapsed in three years...
, 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".
Personalities
- Claude MakéléléClaude MakéléléClaude Makélelé Sinda is a retired football player who used to play as a defensive midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1. Prior to joining Paris Saint-Germain, Makélélé played for Nantes, Olympique de Marseille, Celta Vigo, Real Madrid and Chelsea...
, football player (Real Madrid, Chelsea F.C, PSG), grew up in Savigny-le-Temple Savigny-le-Temple. - Olivier BernardOlivier BernardOlivier Bernard is a retired French footballer. He announced his retirement after leaving Newcastle United on 16 May 2007.-Newcastle United:Bernard made his name during his first spell with Newcastle after joining from Lyon...
, football player (Newcastle United, Southampton, Glasgow Rangers), grew up in Savigny-le-Temple. - Clément ChantômeClément ChantômeClément Chantôme is a French footballer who currently plays for French club Paris Saint-Germain.-Career:Rising through the ranks of PSG's youth academy, he has already drawn comparisons to Didier Deschamps in terms of his determination and ballwinning ability...
, football player (PSG), grew up in Savigny-le-Temple.
Transport
Savigny-le-Temple is served by Savigny-le-Temple – Nandy station on Paris RER lineRER D
The RER D is one of the five lines in the RER rapid transit system serving :Paris, France.The line officially runs from the northern terminus Orry-la-Ville – Coye to the southern terminuses Melun and Malesherbes...
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