Saint-Leu-la-Forêt explained

Saint-Leu-la-Forêt
Commune Status:Commune
Image Coat Of Arms:Blason ville fr Saint-Leu-la-Forêt (Val-d'Oise).svg
Map Size:270px
Adjustable Map:Saint-Leu-la-Foret_map.png
Map Caption:Location (in red) within Paris inner and outer suburbs
Coordinates:49.0175°N 2.2472°W
Arrondissement:Argenteuil
Canton:Domont
Intercommunality:CA Val Parisis
Demonym:Saint-Loupiens
Mayor:Sandra Billet[1]
Term:2020 - 2026
Elevation Min M:57
Elevation Max M:191
Area Km2:5.24
Insee:95563
Postal Code:95320

Saint-Leu-la-Forêt (in French pronounced as /sɛ̃ lø la fɔʁɛ/) is a commune in the Val-d'Oise department, in the northwestern outer suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 19.9km (12.4miles) from the centre of Paris. In 2021, it had a population of 15,979.

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

International relations

Twin towns – sister cities

Partner cities

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Répertoire national des élus: les maires. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022. fr.
  2. Web site: The Ambassador of France Visits Novi Sad. novisadinvest.rs. 25 May 2022. 5 November 2023. English.