Saint-Cyr-l'École

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Saint-Cyr-l'École, Suburban commune in Yvelines department, France.

The commune of Saint-Cyr-l'École extends over 15 square kilometers in the western suburbs of Paris, with a population of 20,971 residents in 2021.

Napoleon Bonaparte established the École spéciale militaire de Saint-Cyr in 1808, which trained French military officers until its relocation to Coëtquidan in 1945.

The military heritage continues through the Lycée militaire de Saint-Cyr, occupying the former buildings of the prestigious military academy.

Saint-Cyr station connects residents to Paris through RER line C and suburban rail lines U and N, providing regular transportation services.

The tomb of Madame de Maintenon rests in the Chapel, marking the location where she established the Maison royale de Saint-Louis for educating young ladies.

Location: Yvelines

Location: arrondissement of Versailles

Elevation above the sea: 128 m

Shares border with: Bailly, Bois-d'Arcy, Fontenay-le-Fleury, Guyancourt, Montigny-le-Bretonneux, Versailles

Phone: +33130148282

Email: etcv@saintcyr78.fr

Website: https://saintcyr78.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.80028,2.06250

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:38

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