Vincennes
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- For other uses, see Vincennes (disambiguation).
| Commune of Vincennes | |
| Location | |
| Image:Vincennes map.svg | |
| Paris and inner ring départements | |
| Coordinates | |
| Administration | |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Région | Île-de-France |
| Département | Val-de-Marne |
| Arrondissement | Nogent-sur-Marne |
| Intercommunality | none as of 2005 |
| Statistics | |
| Land area¹ | 1.91 km² |
| Population² (July 1, 2004 estimate) (March 8, 1999 census) | 46,600 43,595 |
| - Density (2004) | 24,398/km² |
| ¹ French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq. mi. or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
| ² Population sans doubles comptes: single count of residents of multiple communes (e.g. students and military personnel). | |
| Image:Flag of France.svg | |
Vincennes is a commune in the eastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 6.7 km. (4.2 miles) from the center of Paris. It is one of the most densely populated municipalities in Europe.
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[edit] History
In 1929, the commune of Vincennes lost about half of its territory when the city of Paris annexed the Bois de Vincennes, a large part of which belonged to the commune of Vincennes.
[edit] Sights
The city is famous for its castle, the Château de Vincennes, and its park, the Bois de Vincennes hosting one of the biggest zoo in Paris, zoo de Vincennes (though these two are now within the limits of the City of Paris). It also features a large military fort, now housing various army services.
[edit] Transport
Vincennes is served by two stations on Paris Metro line 1: Bérault and Château de Vincennes.
Vincennes is also served by Vincennes station on Paris RER line A.
[edit] Porcelain
Main article: Vincennes porcelain
In the old royal château, a porcelain manufactory was established in 1740, specializing in imitations of Meißen porcelain and naturalistic flowers, which were incorporated into bouquets under the direction of Parisian marchands-merciers. The Vincennes porcelain factory continued until 1756, when the production was transferred to new buildings at Sèvres, initiating the career of world-famous Sèvres porcelain.
[edit] Miscellaneous
[edit] Twin towns
Vincennes is twinned with:
- Castrop-Rauxel, Germany
- Lambeth, United Kingdom
- Montigny-le-Tilleul, Belgium
- Tomar, Portugal
- Vincennes, Indiana, United States
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
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