Saint-Leu-la-Forêt

Saint-Leu-la-Forêt

Town hall

Coat of arms

Location (in red) within Paris inner and outer suburbs
Coordinates: 49°01′03″N 2°14′50″E / 49.0175°N 2.2472°E / 49.0175; 2.2472Coordinates: 49°01′03″N 2°14′50″E / 49.0175°N 2.2472°E / 49.0175; 2.2472
Country France
Region Île-de-France
Department Val-d'Oise
Arrondissement Pontoise
Canton Domont
Intercommunality Val Parisis
Government
  Mayor (20082020) Sébastien Meurant
Area1 5.24 km2 (2.02 sq mi)
Population (2013)2 15,082
  Density 2,900/km2 (7,500/sq mi)
INSEE/Postal code 95563 / 95320
Elevation 57–191 m (187–627 ft)

1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once.

Saint-Leu-la-Forêt is a commune in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 19.9 km (12.4 mi) from the centre of Paris.

Twin towns

History

In 1806 the commune of Saint-Leu-la-Forêt merged with the neighboring commune of Taverny, resulting in the creation of the commune of Saint-Leu-Taverny.

In 1821 the commune of Saint-Leu-Taverny was demerged. Thus, Saint-Leu-la-Forêt and Taverny were both restored as separate communes.

Transport

Saint-Leu-la-Forêt is served by Saint-Leu-la-Forêt station on the Transilien Paris – Nord suburban rail line.

Cultural connections

See also

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