Ivry-sur-Seine, Suburban commune in Val-de-Marne, France.
Description
Ivry-sur-Seine is a commune in the Val-de-Marne department located about 5 kilometers (3 miles) southeast of central Paris. The area includes residential neighborhoods, former industrial sites, and various public facilities spread across roughly 6 square kilometers (2.3 square miles).
History
In medieval times, the territory belonged to Notre-Dame-de-Paris before a large castle was built here in the 17th century. During the French Revolution, the building suffered heavy damage and was later mostly torn down.
Culture
The area has been home to one of France's largest Vietnamese communities since the mid-1970s, when many families settled here after the war ended. Along certain streets, Asian shops and restaurants reflect the daily life of residents and offer visitors a look into this active community.
Practical
The area is easily reached by Paris Metro Line 7, which has two stations here, and by RER line C, which serves one stop. Visitors can also find the headquarters of major retail chains in the vicinity, which serve as helpful landmarks.
Did you know?
The Manufacture des Œillets, a former metalworking factory from 1890, once covered a site of about 86,000 square meters (925,000 square feet). At its peak, around 600 workers were employed there, mainly producing nails and metal goods.
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Tour Duo
1.3 km
Hôpital Charles-Foix
1.1 km
Fort d'Ivry
1.3 km
Porte d'Ivry
1.6 km
Porte de Choisy
1.8 km
Maison Planeix
1.5 km
Promenade Germaine-Sablon
1.3 km
Manufacture des œillets
618 m
Moulin de la Tour
1.1 km
Château de Conflans
1.5 km
Cité Maurice-Thorez
322 m
Nelson Mandela Bridges
1.1 km
Passerelle industrielle d'Ivry-Charenton
1.5 km
Théâtre des Quartiers d'Ivry
527 m
Parc des Cormailles
283 m
Château de Saint-Frambourg
792 m
Église Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul d'Ivry-sur-Seine
491 m
Porte de Vitry
1.4 km
Quai d'Ivry
1.3 km1SQMH
1.6 km
Quai des Carrières
1.7 kmPont Masséna
1.1 km
Logements d'Électricité de France
1.3 km
Passerelle de Valmy
1.6 km
Passage Bourgoin
1.8 km
Chapelle de Conflans
1.6 km
Église Sainte-Croix d'Ivry-Port
570 m
Théâtre Antoine-Vitez - scène d’Ivry
388 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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