Éragny, Val-d'Oise
Encyclopedia
Éragny is a commune
in the northwestern suburbs of Paris
, France
. It is located 26.3 km (16.3 mi) from the center of Paris, in the "new town" of Cergy-Pontoise
, created in the 1960s.
Inhabitants are called Éragniens.
It noted a very light inflecting of the growth the 10 last years, proof that one reached the nominal size, after the very strong growth of 1975/1982. On the contrary, Cergy-Pontoise
, over the same period a growth of 16.16 % posted (1,049,598 into 90, 1,105,464 into 99), showing that the area is still in fast progression. The current density (of 1999) is of 3,588 inhabitants by km². It very in a decade of that of Paris
(of less than 10,000 hab/km² in the 1st with more than 40,000 hab/km² in the 11th, given in 1999), and with the top of the average density of Île-de-France
(900 hab/km²), which is normal for an urban zone.
The distribution and approximately of 50/50 for the area, the proportion collective/individual is also 50/50, which shows a balance in the distribution. Development and population growth was at a peak between 1975 and 1982 but has declined recently (18 in 9 years). This weak current rate of construction of residences reflects demand. Density of residences is still low for an urban area at 1200 /km².
List of successive mayors :
Dominique Gillot (socialist) 2001 - 2014
Murielle De Coster (right) 1995 - 2001
Louis Don Marino (communist) 1971 - 1995
It is in 1564 that Jean d'Alessa came from Italy with Saint François of Paule to buy the seigniory of Éragny. Their family insignia, "d'azur au sautoir d'or cantonné de quatre limaçons d'argent", was the model for the town's current one. His heirs have spread his initial possessions and have kept them until the French Revolution
when they were confiscated as "emigrated possession".
In 1804, a famous writer settled in Éragny: Bernardin de Saint-Pierre was the famous author of Paul and Virginie, and disciple of Jean-Jacques Rousseau
. After his death in 1814, the village remained relatively unknown. At that time, the town had fewer than 500 inhabitants, consisting mainly of farmers.
In 1868, almost half of the territory of Éragny was detached and became the commune of Neuville-sur-Oise
.
In 1884, famous painter Camille Pissarro
moved to Éragny. He remained until his death in 1903. He painted very beautiful impressionist and pointillist paintings such as the "Le Pré à Eragny" (1894) and "Soleil de Printemps dans le pré à Eragny" (1887), now in the Musée d'Orsay
, Paris. This is now known as the "Eragny period" of his career.
With the arrival of the railroad started the exploitation of careers used until then to the local needs.
The beautiful 14th church was destroyed by the crash of a Canadian plane in 1944 during World War II
.
The rise of the ville nouvelle of Cergy-Pontoise, at the end of the 1960s, led to the town's population to mushroom. Many streets were born on what is called "le plateau" and Éragny took today's aspect with about 16,000 inhabitants loving their good living town.
suburban rail line.
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 northwestern 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...
, 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 26.3 km (16.3 mi) from the center of Paris, in the "new town" of Cergy-Pontoise
Cergy-Pontoise
Cergy-Pontoise is a new town in France, in the Val d'Oise département, northwest of Paris on the Oise River. It owes its name to two of the communes that it covers, Cergy and Pontoise....
, created in the 1960s.
Inhabitants are called Éragniens.
History
- 1968: 3638
- 1975: 3638
- 1982: 15,034
- 1990: 16,939
- 2006: 16,652
It noted a very light inflecting of the growth the 10 last years, proof that one reached the nominal size, after the very strong growth of 1975/1982. On the contrary, Cergy-Pontoise
Cergy-Pontoise
Cergy-Pontoise is a new town in France, in the Val d'Oise département, northwest of Paris on the Oise River. It owes its name to two of the communes that it covers, Cergy and Pontoise....
, over the same period a growth of 16.16 % posted (1,049,598 into 90, 1,105,464 into 99), showing that the area is still in fast progression. The current density (of 1999) is of 3,588 inhabitants by km². It very in a decade of that 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...
(of less than 10,000 hab/km² in the 1st with more than 40,000 hab/km² in the 11th, given in 1999), and with the top of the average density of 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....
(900 hab/km²), which is normal for an urban zone.
History
- 1968: 1,056
- 1975: 1,289
- 1982: 5,138
- 1990: 5,664
- 1999: 5,682
The distribution and approximately of 50/50 for the area, the proportion collective/individual is also 50/50, which shows a balance in the distribution. Development and population growth was at a peak between 1975 and 1982 but has declined recently (18 in 9 years). This weak current rate of construction of residences reflects demand. Density of residences is still low for an urban area at 1200 /km².
List of successive mayors :
Dominique Gillot (socialist) 2001 - 2014
Murielle De Coster (right) 1995 - 2001
Louis Don Marino (communist) 1971 - 1995
History
Situated on the Oise river, Éragny sur Oise remained a small village until the 20th century. Its original inhabitants probably settled around the town's fountain during the Roman period and named the place Heriniacus or Areniacus. The site changed names several times over the following centuries - Eraisgny, Eraigny, Erargny, and finally settling on Éragny by the 10th century.It is in 1564 that Jean d'Alessa came from Italy with Saint François of Paule to buy the seigniory of Éragny. Their family insignia, "d'azur au sautoir d'or cantonné de quatre limaçons d'argent", was the model for the town's current one. His heirs have spread his initial possessions and have kept them until the French Revolution
French 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...
when they were confiscated as "emigrated possession".
In 1804, a famous writer settled in Éragny: Bernardin de Saint-Pierre was the famous author of Paul and Virginie, and disciple of Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a Genevan philosopher, writer, and composer of 18th-century Romanticism. His political philosophy influenced the French Revolution as well as the overall development of modern political, sociological and educational thought.His novel Émile: or, On Education is a treatise...
. After his death in 1814, the village remained relatively unknown. At that time, the town had fewer than 500 inhabitants, consisting mainly of farmers.
In 1868, almost half of the territory of Éragny was detached and became the commune of Neuville-sur-Oise
Neuville-sur-Oise
Neuville-sur-Oise is a commune in the northwest suburbs of Paris, France. It is located in the "new town" of Cergy-Pontoise, created in the 1960s....
.
In 1884, famous painter Camille Pissarro
Camille Pissarro
Camille Pissarro was a French Impressionist and Neo-Impressionist painter born on the island of St Thomas . His importance resides in his contributions to both Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, as he was the only artist to exhibit in both forms...
moved to Éragny. He remained until his death in 1903. He painted very beautiful impressionist and pointillist paintings such as the "Le Pré à Eragny" (1894) and "Soleil de Printemps dans le pré à Eragny" (1887), now in the Musée d'Orsay
Musée d'Orsay
The Musée d'Orsay is a museum in Paris, France, on the left bank of the Seine. It is housed in the former Gare d'Orsay, an impressive Beaux-Arts railway station built between 1898 and 1900. The museum holds mainly French art dating from 1848 to 1915, including paintings, sculptures, furniture,...
, Paris. This is now known as the "Eragny period" of his career.
With the arrival of the railroad started the exploitation of careers used until then to the local needs.
The beautiful 14th church was destroyed by the crash of a Canadian plane in 1944 during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
.
The rise of the ville nouvelle of Cergy-Pontoise, at the end of the 1960s, led to the town's population to mushroom. Many streets were born on what is called "le plateau" and Éragny took today's aspect with about 16,000 inhabitants loving their good living town.
Transportation
Éragny is served by Éragny – Neuville station on the Transilien Paris – Saint-LazareTransilien Paris – Saint-Lazare
Transilien Paris – Saint-Lazare is one of the sectors in the Paris Transilien suburban rail network. The trains on this sector depart from Gare Saint-Lazare in central Paris, as well as from Noisy-le-Roi station in the suburbs. Transilien services from Paris – Saint-Lazare are part of the SNCF...
suburban rail line.
External links
- Official siteweb of Hotel Bleu France Eragny
- Short Break Eragny
- Weekend Break Eragny
- Official website
- Land use (IAURIF)