Antony, Administrative commune in southwestern Paris suburbs, France
Antony is a commune in the southwestern suburbs of Paris and covers an area of around ten square kilometers. The town lies in the Hauts-de-Seine department and forms part of the Grand Paris metropolitan area, connected to the city center by the RER B railway line.
The settlement began during the Gallo-Roman period in the third century and first appeared in written records in 829 under King Louis the Pious. Over the centuries, it grew from a rural village into a suburban town that now belongs to the Paris metropolitan region.
Residents use the six railway stations daily to commute between their homes and the capital in less than half an hour. This connection shapes the rhythm of everyday life and makes the town a place that balances quiet suburban living with proximity to the city.
The town offers digital services through a mobile app, allowing residents to access administrative procedures and community updates. Visitors will find the area well connected to the railway network, making short travel times to the capital possible.
The town maintains precise demographic records and documents 746 residents aged ninety or older. This level of detail shows how closely the administration tracks and analyzes the population structure.
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