Massy

Massy is a commune in the Essonne department, located about 9 miles (15 kilometers) south of Paris. The settlement combines residential areas with commercial zones and two major railway stations, making it an important hub in the regional transport network.

A Gallo-Roman villa from the third century formed the origin of the settlement, which rose to become a barony by the tenth century. In the early 19th century, Nicolas Appert conducted his food preservation experiments here, which led to the invention of the canning process.

The town's name comes from Matius, a Roman landowner whose villa stood here in the third century. His legacy remains visible in the place name to this day.

The two stations, Massy-Palaiseau and Massy TGV, offer connections to Paris and other French regions via RER lines B and C. The stations are located close to each other, allowing easy transfers between regional and long-distance services.

Nicolas Appert, the inventor of the canning process, worked here in the early 19th century on his groundbreaking methods for food preservation. His experiments changed the way people worldwide could store and transport food.

Location: Essonne

Location: arrondissement of Palaiseau

Elevation above the sea: 84 m

Shares border with: Antony, Champlan, Chilly-Mazarin, Igny, Palaiseau, Verrières-le-Buisson, Wissous

Phone: +33160133000

Website: http://ville-massy.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.73056,2.27639

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:28