Sèvres, Administrative commune in Hauts-de-Seine, France
Description
Sèvres is a commune in the Hauts-de-Seine department, located southwest of Paris on the left bank of the Seine and known for its ceramic factory. The townscape alternates between narrow streets by the river, green slopes, and neighborhoods with houses from the 19th and 20th centuries.
History
The town gained importance in the 18th century when the royal porcelain factory was moved here from Vincennes and expanded under the support of Louis XV. In the 20th century, a treaty was signed here that established territorial arrangements at an international level after the First World War.
Culture
The name refers to the Manufacture nationale de Sèvres, where porcelain has been crafted since the 18th century and artisans still work with traditional techniques today. Visitors see finished pieces in the museum area and can trace how this craft has shaped the town's identity.
Practical
The town can be reached from central Paris by suburban trains and several bus lines that run along the Seine riverbank. Those exploring on foot should be prepared for steep sections, as the terrain shifts between river level and higher neighborhoods.
Did you know?
Each year a dictation contest takes place where participants test their French language skills by transcribing challenging text passages. This event attracts language enthusiasts from different regions and remains a local tradition.
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La Seine Musicale
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Manufacture nationale de Sèvres
837 m
Parc de Saint-Cloud
1.3 km
Pont de Sèvres
1.1 km
Sèvres - Cité de la céramique
872 m
57 Métal
1.5 km
Étangs de Corot
2.3 km
Villa Charles Schacher
1.7 km
Parc de Brimborion
778 m
Maison des Jardies
1.1 km
Castel Henriette
662 m
Pagode Chua Tinh Tam
555 m
Château de Thierry
2 km
Maison Bloc
1.7 km
National Museum of Ceramics
1 km
Église Saint-Nicolas-et-Saint-Marc de Ville-d'Avray
1.7 km
Église apostolique arménienne Saint-Grégoire-l'Illuminateur de Chaville
2.6 km
Square Com
1.4 km
Bussière's castle
836 m
Pont Renault
1.4 km
Église Saint-Romain-de-Blaye de Sèvres
176 m
Fontaine du Roi, Ville-d'Avray
1.8 km
Gabriel Thomas's house
1.5 km
Chapelle protestante de Ville-d'Avray
1.5 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes de Chaville
2.4 km
Passerelle Sud
1.3 km
Villa Hefferlin
2.3 km
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