Palaiseau, Administrative center in Essonne, France.
Palaiseau extends over 11.5 square kilometers in the southern suburbs of Paris, hosting a population of 34,893 residents at an elevation of 100 meters.
The territory of Palaiseau belonged to royal domains during the 6th century before developing into a strategic location on the road between Paris and Chartres.
The city maintains a strong educational presence with multiple grandes écoles, including École Polytechnique and Institut d'optique Graduate School.
Three stations on the RER B line connect Palaiseau to Paris, while the city hall on Rue de Paris handles administrative services for residents.
Palaiseau ranks as the third best town in Essonne for families according to Le Parisien, with 4 colleges and 22 schools serving the population.
Location: Essonne
Location: arrondissement of Palaiseau
Elevation above the sea: 120 m
Shares border with: Igny, Champlan, Massy, Orsay, Saclay, Vauhallan, Villebon-sur-Yvette
Phone: +33169319300
Email: contact@mairie-palaiseau.fr
Website: http://ville-palaiseau.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.71833,2.24972
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:03
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