arpajon

Arpajon is a commune of the Essonne dpartement, in the Paris Metropolitan Area (le-de-France region), in France. Its postal code is 91180 and 91290. Chief town of canton of 9 159 inhabitants, the commune is located at 30 km south of Paris, accessible by the N20, and to 20 km in the north of tampes. Its inhabitants are Arpajonnaises and Arpajonnais. Common A a surface of 2.40 km² and culminates to 69 metres.

Monuments and Landmarks

Covered Market of 15th century.
A market takes place each Friday since 13th century.
The Saint-Clment Church (11th century and 15th centuries). In 1782, Benjamin Franklin there installed the lightning conductor.
Arpajon shelters also cinematographic studios in which many films or television broadcasts are turned.
Until 1720, the city was called Chtres. It took its current name following the acquisition of the commune by Louis de Severac, marquis of Arpajon. To the French Revolution, it bore the name of Francval.

Events

The third weekend from September takes place with Arpajon the Foire aux haricots (The Bean Festival), a trade event and artisanal which lasts four days. The bean celebrated here is the chevrier.

Births

Franois-Michel Gonnot, French politician, born on April 15, 1949.

External link

Arpajon and the surrounding area

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