Asnières-sur-Seine facts for kids
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Location in France
Asnières-sur-Seine
Location in Île-de-France (region)
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Île-de-France | |
| Department | Hauts-de-Seine | |
| Arrondissement | Nanterre | |
| Canton | Asnières-sur-Seine, Courbevoie-1 | |
| Intercommunality | Métropole du Grand Paris, ÉPT Boucle Nord de Seine | |
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4.82 km2 (1.86 sq mi) | |
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89,662 | |
| • Density | 18,602/km2 (48,180/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
92004 /92600
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| Elevation | 22–43 m (72–141 ft) | |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
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Asnières-sur-Seine is a town in north-central France. It is located in the Hauts-de-Seine area, which is part of the Île-de-France region. The town sits on the left bank of the Seine river. It is about eight kilometers (5 miles) from the center of Paris, in the north-western suburbs. By 2030, you should be able to reach Asnières-sur-Seine by Paris Metro line 15.
People who live in Asnières-sur-Seine are called Asniérois (for boys and men) and Asniéroises (for girls and women).
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The Name of Asnières-sur-Seine
Asnières-sur-Seine was first known simply as Asnières. Its name was written down for the first time in 1158. It came from the old Latin word asinaria, which means "donkey farm."
The land in Asnières was not very good for farming. In medieval times, a plant called heather grew there. This poor soil was probably only good for raising donkeys.
By the early 1900s, Asnières became a popular place for Parisians to go boating. It also had industries that built boats.
On February 15, 1968, the town was officially renamed Asnières-sur-Seine. This was done to make sure people didn't confuse it with other towns in France also named Asnières.
How Many People Live Here?
Asnières-sur-Seine is home to many people. In 2021, about 89,662 people lived there. The number of people living in the town has grown a lot over the years. For example, in 1793, only 345 people lived there.
Local Government and Representation
The town of Asnières-sur-Seine is part of two local government areas called cantons. These cantons help manage local services.
- One part of the town is in the Asnières-sur-Seine canton. It is currently represented by Josiane Fischer and André Mancipoz.
- The other part of the town is in the Courbevoie-1 canton. This canton also includes part of the nearby town of Courbevoie. It is currently represented by Daniel Courtès and Marie-Pierre Limoge.
Economy and Businesses
Lesieur, a big company that makes cooking oils, has its main office in Asnières. It is part of the Avril Group.
Schools in Asnières-sur-Seine
Asnières-sur-Seine has many schools for children and young people.
Public Schools
These schools are paid for by the local government:
- 20 kindergarten or nursery schools for young children.
- 16 elementary or primary schools for older children.
- 4 junior high schools: Collège André Malraux, Collège Auguste Renoir, Collège François Truffaut, and Collège Voltaire.
- 3 senior high schools: Lycée d'enseignement adapté Martin Luther King, Lycée professionnel de Prony, and Lycée général et technologique Auguste Renoir.
- There is also a special school, the Institut départemental médico-éducatif Gustave Baguer. It helps children and young people who are hearing-impaired.
Private Schools
These schools get some money from the government but also have their own funding:
- The École catholique Sainte-Agnès (for preschool and elementary school).
- The Institution Saint-Joseph (for preschool through junior high school).
- The Institution Sainte-Geneviève (for preschool through senior high school).
Getting Around Asnières
Public Transport
Asnières-sur-Seine has good public transport options:
- The Paris Métro Line 13 has three stations in Asnières: Gabriel Péri, Les Agnettes, and Les Courtilles. Les Courtilles is the last stop on the line.
- Tramway Line 1 also stops at Les Courtilles. It connects the town to Noisy-le-Sec.
- Suburban trains on Lines J (Gisors) and L (Cergy) stop at Asnières-sur-Seine station. Line L (Cergy) also stops at Bois-Colombes station, which is just outside the town.
- Several bus routes (140, 165, 175, 177, and 276) go through Asnières. They connect it to nearby towns.
Roads
Driving in Asnières can be tricky. Most of the car traffic is along the Seine river. The Asnières bridge can get very crowded during busy times. Other main roads, like Grand rue Charles-de-Gaulle and Avenue d'Argenteuil, also get busy. This is because they lead to Bois-Colombes and towns further north. Also, there are not many parking spaces in the town.
Between 2010 and 2013, the town worked on a plan to change its streets. They wanted to make some streets one-way and also make them easier for bicycles to use in both directions.
Sports in Asnières
Asnières has many places for sports!
- There is an ice rink called Courtilles.
- The town has ten gyms, six stadiums, and a shooting range.
- There are two tennis clubs: Azur Tennis Club and the Tennis Club du Ménil.
- You can also find a skate park, a Parisian boules court, and a swimming pool.
Some sports teams in Asnières include:
- The Asnières Volley 92 volleyball team plays at a high national level.
- There is a handball club that works with nearby towns.
- The Molosses are an American football club. They were created in 1992 and have been very successful.
- The ABC (Asnieres Boxing Club) is a full-contact club. It is run by coaches who used to be champions.
- The judo and jujitsu club, Arts Martiaux d'Asnières, uses several of the town's gyms.
Asnières in Art
Asnières has been a special place for famous artists.
Georges Seurat
The famous painting Bathers at Asnières by Georges Seurat shows a scene of people relaxing in the 1800s. It also shows the growing industry in this part of Paris.
Between 1884 and 1886, Seurat painted Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grand Jatte. For this painting, he used a new way of painting called pointillism. This means he made images using tiny colored dots.
Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh also painted a series of paintings of Asnières. He was influenced by other art styles like impressionism and pointillism. He changed his usual painting style to use bright colors and shorter brushstrokes. His paintings of the Seine river banks in Asnières were an important step in how he painted landscapes later on. In Asnières, Van Gogh painted parks, cafés, restaurants, and the river. He could walk there easily from his brother Theo's apartment in Montmartre.
Twin Towns – Sister Cities
Asnières-sur-Seine has "twin town" relationships with other cities around the world. This means they share cultural and educational links.
Spandau (Berlin), Germany
Stockton-on-Tees, England, United Kingdom
Famous People from Asnières
Many interesting people have connections to Asnières-sur-Seine:
- Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890), a very famous painter.
- Gaston Rivierre (1862–1942), a cyclist.
- Henri Barbusse (1873–1935), a politician and writer. A street in the town is named after him.
- Maurice Hewitt (1884–1971), a violinist.
- Ginette Keller (born 1925), a composer.
- Frédéric Gorny (born 1973), an actor.
- William Gallas (born 1977), a footballer.
- Axel Ngando (born 1993), a footballer.
- Barbara Pravi (born 1993), a singer. She was born in the town but moved soon after.
The old Château d'Asnières was where Anne Marie Victoire de Bourbon (1675–1700) passed away. She was a royal family member, a cousin to King Louis XIV.
The composer and pianist George O'Kelly died here in 1914.
Louis Vuitton opened his first workshop in Asnières and lived there until he died. This workshop is still there today. Some of the brand's famous items, like rigid trunks, are still made there.
Local Landmarks
- The Château d'Asnières is a grand old house built in the mid-1700s.
- The Cimetière des Chiens in Asnières was built in 1899. It is thought to be Europe's oldest public pet cemetery.
See also
In Spanish: Asnières-sur-Seine para niños
