Athis-Mons

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Athis-Mons (Script error: No such module "IPA".) is a commune in the southern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located Script error: No such module "convert". from the center of Paris.

Inhabitants are called Athégiens.

A small part of Orly International Airport lies on the territory of the commune of Athis-Mons, as do several of the hotels that serve the airport.[2]

History

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The Hôtel de Ville

Athis-Mons was formed in 1817 by joining two villages, Athis (along the Seine, and formerly known as Athis-sur-Orge[3]) and Mons (on the adjacent plateau). Nowadays the lower area of the commune is commonly called Athis-Val. The Hôtel de Ville was built as a private house in 1893.[4]

During World War II, a significant portion (approximately 80%) of Athis-Mons was destroyed during the Allied bombing raid of 18 April 1944.Template:Fact Approximately 300 people died and 4,000 people were left homeless.Template:Fact Athis-Mons had to be entirely rebuilt after the war.

Population

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Geography

Athis-Mons is located at the confluence of Orge and Seine rivers, and at the southern edge of the international airport of Orly.

Climate

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Administration

The canton of Athis-Mons has 2 communes (the other is Paray-Vieille-Poste) and 36,615 inhabitants. Athis-Mons is a twin town of Ballina in Ireland.

Transport

Athis-Mons is served by Athis-Mons station on Paris RER line C.

Education

The commune has nine preschools (écoles maternelles) and eight elementary schools (écoles élémentaires).[5]

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Museum

The city hosts the aviation museum Musée Delta.

Twin towns - sister cities

Athis-Mons is twinned with:[6]

See also

References

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  2. "Plans, cartes et vue aérienne." Athis-Mons. Retrieved on 6 October 2009.
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  5. "Les écoles athégiennes." Athis-Mons. Retrieved on September 3, 2016.
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External links

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