Épinay-sur-Seine (; 'Épinay-on-Seine') is a commune in the Seine-Saint-Denis department, in the northern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris. The church of Notre-Dame-des-Missions-du-cygne d'Enghien, designed by Paul Tournon, may be found in the commune.
History
The name Épinay derives from its Gallo-Roman name Spinogelum meaning the 'place of thorns and/or gorse'.
The Hôtel de Ville was completed in 1760.
On 7 August 1850, a part of the territory of Épinay-sur-Seine was detached and merged with a part of the territory of Deuil-la-Barre, a part of the territory of Saint-Gratien, and a part of the territory of Soisy-sous-Montmorency to create the commune of Enghien-les-Bains.
Francis, Duke of Cádiz (13 May 1822 – 17 April 1902), king consort of Spain, took up residence at the château of Épinay-sur-Seine in 1881 until his death in 1902. The chateau now serves as Épinay-sur-Seine's city hall.
From 1902 it was home to the Epinay Studios.
Population
Town twinning
Épinay-sur-Seine is twinned with:
- Oberursel, Germany since 1964
- South Tyneside (before 1974: Jarrow), England since 1965
- Alcobendas, Spain since 1986
Transport
Épinay-sur-Seine is served by Épinay-sur-Seine station on Paris RER line C. It is also served by Épinay–Villetaneuse station on the Transilien Paris-Nord suburban rail line.
Charles de Gaulle Airport is located about away from Épinay-sur-Seine.
Personalities
- Olivier Beaudry, karateka
- Maïtena Biraben, journalist
- Jean-Claude Bouillon, actor
- Elizabeth Colomba, Artist
- Harold Correa, athlete
- Thomas Gamiette, footballer
- Hornet La Frappe, Rapper
- Élisabeth Lévy, journalist
- Pascal Nouma, footballer
- Skalpovich, producer and songwriter
Heraldry
See also
- Communes of the Seine-Saint-Denis department