Brétigny-sur-Orge

Brétigny-sur-Orge is a town in the southern suburbs of Paris located in the Essonne region. It covers a large area and provides housing alongside administrative services for its residents.

The settlement was first recorded in 1146 as Britiniacum and originated during a period when the region came under Merovingian rule. The name stems from a Latin term referring to land ownership.

The municipality maintains strong community bonds through regular local events and gatherings at the town hall, located at 44 rue de la Mairie.

The town is connected to Paris by the RER line C with regular train service to the capital. Local infrastructure supports day visitors and commuters with good accessibility and basic amenities.

In 2013, a major railway accident occurred that prompted significant safety improvements across the French rail network. This incident made the location important for rail safety advancements.

Location: Essonne

Location: arrondissement of Palaiseau

Elevation above the sea: 75 m

Shares border with: Saint-Michel-sur-Orge, Leudeville, Leuville-sur-Orge, Longpont-sur-Orge, Marolles-en-Hurepoix, La Norville, Le Plessis-Pâté, Saint-Germain-lès-Arpajon

Phone: +33169884040

Email: contact@mairie-bretigny91.fr

Website: https://bretigny91.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.60944,2.30778

Latest update: December 14, 2025 21:23