Le Chesnay facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Le Chesnay
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Part of Le Chesnay-Rocquencourt
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Château Aubert
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Location (in red) within Paris inner and outer suburbs
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 Le Chesnay
Location in France
Le Chesnay
Location in Île-de-France (region)
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Île-de-France | |
| Department | Yvelines | |
| Arrondissement | Versailles | |
| Canton | Le Chesnay-Rocquencourt | |
| Commune | Le Chesnay-Rocquencourt | |
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4.24 km2 (1.64 sq mi) | |
| Population
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27,620 | |
| • Density | 6,514/km2 (16,872/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
78150
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| Elevation | 113–175 m (371–574 ft) (avg. 145 m or 476 ft) |
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| 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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Le Chesnay is a town that used to be a separate commune in France. It is located in the Yvelines department, which is part of the Île-de-France region. This area is in north-central France.
On January 1, 2019, Le Chesnay joined with another town to form a new commune called Le Chesnay-Rocquencourt. It is in the western suburbs of Paris, about 16.7 kilometers (10.4 miles) from the center of Paris.
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History of Le Chesnay
Le Chesnay has an interesting history, especially linked to Napoleon. On July 1, 1815, Napoleon's army, called the Grande Armée, fought its very last battle near Le Chesnay. This happened in the nearby town of Rocquencourt and also in Le Chesnay itself.
This battle took place after Napoleon's big defeat at the Battle of Waterloo on June 18, 1815. After Waterloo, Napoleon's army retreated towards Paris. The Prussian army, who were enemies of Napoleon, camped at Versailles.
While peace talks were happening, a French general named Rémi Joseph Isidore Exelmans was told to attack the Prussians. This attack happened on July 1, 1815, near Versailles. The Prussians had to retreat from Versailles. They tried to go east but were stopped by the French army.
Then, they tried to go to Saint-Germain-en-Laye. Some of their soldiers were attacked when they entered Rocquencourt. They tried to escape through the fields. But they were forced into a narrow street in Le Chesnay. Many were captured or killed there. However, most of the Prussian army managed to reach Saint-Germain.
Getting Around Le Chesnay
Le Chesnay does not have its own train or subway station. This means you can't get there directly by the Paris Métro, RER, or local train lines.
The closest train station is Versailles – Rive Droite. This station is part of the Transilien Paris – Saint-Lazare suburban rail line. It is located in the nearby city of Versailles. The station is about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) from the center of Le Chesnay.
Famous People from Le Chesnay
Many well-known people have lived in Le Chesnay. Here are some of them:
- Laura Georges (born 1984), a professional footballer
- Nicolas Godin (born 1969), a musician who is part of the band Air
- Cyrille Eldin (born 1973), a journalist
- Thomas Lombard (born 1975), a rugby union player
- Nicolas Anelka (born 1979), another professional footballer
- Tristan Gommendy (born 1979), a racing car driver
- Kevin Staut (born 1980), an equestrian (horse rider)
- Sébastien Rouault (born 1986), a swimmer
- Victor Wembanyama (born 2004), a famous basketball player
Hospital in Le Chesnay
- André Mignot Hospital is located in Le Chesnay.
Education in Le Chesnay
Le Chesnay has many schools for different age groups.
Public Preschools
These schools are for younger children:
- Maryse Bastié
- Hélène Boucher
- Jean-Louis Forain
- Jean de La Fontaine
- Mozart
- Charles Perrault
Public Elementary Schools
These schools are for primary education:
Public Secondary Schools
These schools are for older students:
- Collège Charles Péguy - This is a junior high school.
- Lycée Jean Moulin - This is a senior high school, also known as a sixth form college.
Students in Le Chesnay can also attend senior high schools in nearby Versailles. Some of these include:
- Lycée La Bruyère
- Lycée Hoche
- Lycée Marie-Curie
- Lycée Jules-Ferry
- Lycée Jacques-Prévert
Private School
There is one private school in Le Chesnay called Blanche de Castille. It has two campuses: one for preschool and elementary students, and another for junior high and senior high students.
Universities
- Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines University is a university that serves the area.
Library
Le Chesnay also has a public library called la Bibliothèque du Chesnay.
See also
In Spanish: Le Chesnay para niños
