Étampes, Administrative division in Île-de-France region, France.
This commune in Essonne lies roughly 40 kilometers south of Paris along the Juine river valley. The municipal territory includes historic buildings and residential neighborhoods surrounding an old town center.
During medieval times this place grew into a royal residence used by kings as a hunting lodge. The construction of fortifications and churches shaped the development of the settlement into early modern times.
The name derives from the Latin word Stampae, which evolved through centuries of use. Today the area includes several churches and chapels where residents gather for weddings and religious celebrations.
The train station offers regular connections to Paris, allowing travelers to reach the capital in about an hour. The old town can be explored on foot, with signs pointing to historic buildings and squares.
Several medieval towers remain within the municipal boundaries, some still visible from the street. The shape of the old center still follows the path of the former town wall.
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