Arpajon, Administrative commune in Essonne, France
Located 31 kilometers south of Paris, Arpajon extends across 12.4 square kilometers of land at an elevation of 47 meters above sea level.
The settlement originated from a Gallo-Roman castrum near the Orge River and changed its name from Chastres to Arpajon in the 18th century.
The local population maintains the Bean Festival every September, celebrating the agricultural heritage and market gardening traditions of the region.
The RER C train line connects Arpajon to Paris through regular service, while multiple bus routes provide transportation to neighboring communities.
The covered market structure from 1470 remains a central feature of the town, reflecting centuries of commercial activity in this French commune.
Location: Essonne
Location: arrondissement of Palaiseau
Capital city: Arpajon
Elevation above the sea: 69 m
Shares border with: Avrainville, Égly, La Norville, Ollainville, Saint-Germain-lès-Arpajon
Address: 91290 Arpajon, France 91290 Arpajon
Phone: +33169261505
Email: standard@arpajon91.fr
Website: http://arpajon91.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.59028,2.24778
Latest update: July 13, 2025 12:53
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