Boissy-Saint-Léger () is a commune in the Val-de-Marne department in the southeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris.

Toponymy

Boissy is believed to derive from a Gallo-Roman personal name Botius or Bodicius. Boissy was likely an estate belonging to a person of that name. Saint-Léger refers to Saint Léger d’Autun, a 7th century bishop and martyr.

Population

Transport

Boissy-Saint-Léger is served by Boissy-Saint-Léger station on Paris RER line A. The station is the line's terminus.

Education

Public schools in the commune:

  • 7 preschools
  • 7 elementary schools
  • Two junior high schools (collèges): Amédée Dunois and Blaise Cendrars
  • Two senior high schools: Lycée Gillaume Budé and Lycée Christoph Colombe

Private schools:

  • (junior and senior high school)
  • École des Sacrés-Cœurs (preschool and primary school)

See also

  • Communes of the Val-de-Marne department

References

  • Boissy-Saint-Léger official website