Montfermeil
Montfermeil (Fr-Paris--Montfermeil.ogg) is a commune in the eastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 17.2 km from the center of Paris. Famous as the location of Thénardiers' inn in Les Misérables.
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Overview
Overview
It has made the headlines due to troubles in its social estate called "les Bosquets".
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Montfermeil • Commune Status — Commune • Arrondissement — Le Raincy • Canton — Tremblay-en-France • Insee — 93047 • Postal Code — 93370 • Mayor — Xavier Lemoine • Term — 2026–32 • Intercommunality — Grand Paris • Elevation M — 116 • Area Km2 — 5.45
History
History
The name Montfermeil possibly derives from the Latin montem firmaculum, meaning 'closed mountain'. However, it may derive from the Latin mons ferre meaning 'burnt mountain'. The Hôtel de Ville was completed in 1853.
Points of interest
Points of interest
• Parc Arboretum de Montfermeil • Sempin Windmill
Economy
Economy
Montfermeil at one time had the head office of Titus Software.
Transport
Transport
Montfermeil is served by two stations of the Paris Métro, RER, or suburban rail network. The closest stations are Le Raincy–Villemomble–Montfermeil station and Le Chénay-Gagny.
Education
Education
Schools in Montfermeil: • Seven combined preschools and elementary schools: L'Arc en Ciel, Paul Eluard, Jules Ferry, Danielle Casanova, Victor Hugo, Jean-Baptiste Clement, and Joliot Curie • Junior high schools: Jean Jaures and Pablo Picasso
Notable people
Notable people
• Emre Akbaba, footballer • Samba Diakité, footballer • Metehan Güçlü, footballer • Ladj Ly, filmmaker • Aïssa Laïdouni, footballer • Larrys Mabiala, footballer • Christopher Maboulou, footballer • Kamulete Makiese, footballer • Orphee Neola, athlete • Kevynn Nyokas, handball player • Olivier Nyokas, handball player • Henri Pescarolo, racing driver • Listner Pierre-Louis, footballer • Johny Placide, footballer • Christian Potel, former professional footballer • Mamadou Samassa, footballer • Joel Sami, footballer
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