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Issy-les-Moulineaux
Île Saint-Germain, Seine River and Val de Seine business district in the background
Île Saint-Germain, Seine River and Val de Seine business district in the background
Coat of arms of Issy-les-Moulineaux
Coat of arms
Paris and inner ring départements
Paris and inner ring départements
Issy-les-Moulineaux is located in France
Issy-les-Moulineaux
Issy-les-Moulineaux
Location in France
Issy-les-Moulineaux is located in Île-de-France (region)
Issy-les-Moulineaux
Issy-les-Moulineaux
Location in Île-de-France (region)
Country France
Region Île-de-France
Department Hauts-de-Seine
Arrondissement Boulogne-Billancourt
Canton Issy-les-Moulineaux
Intercommunality Grand Paris
Area
1
4.25 km2 (1.64 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2019)
67,981
 • Density 15,996/km2 (41,430/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
92040 /92130
Elevation 28–96 m (92–315 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Issy-les-Moulineaux is a town in France. It is located just southwest of Paris, on the left side of the Seine River. Think of it as one of the main entrances to Paris. It is about 6.6 kilometers (4.1 miles) from the famous Notre-Dame Church.

About Issy-les-Moulineaux

Issy-les-Moulineaux is part of the Île-de-France region. This region includes Paris and its surrounding areas. The town is known for being a modern business hub. Many companies have their offices here.

Location and Transport

The town is very well connected to Paris. It has its own metro stations. These stations are part of Line 12. This makes it easy for people to travel to and from Paris.

Issy-les-Moulineaux is also home to a heliport. A heliport is like an airport, but for helicopters. This heliport is used for business and private flights. You might even see a helicopter taking off with the Eiffel Tower in the background!

What to See

The town has a mix of old and new buildings. You can find modern business areas like the Val de Seine district. There are also older, charming streets and buildings. The City Hall of Issy-les-Moulineaux is a beautiful building. It is called Mairie d'Issy in French.

You can also find the Saint-Sulpice Seminary here. A seminary is a school for training priests. It is located between two metro stations, Corentin Celton and Mairie d'Issy.

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