Sèvres Facts for Kids

The coat of arms for Sèvres

Sèvres is a town located in the Hauts-de-Seine department in France. It is part of the Paris metropolitan area. In 2017, about 23,507 people lived there. Sèvres is famous for its national porcelain factory, which has been making beautiful porcelain items for centuries.

Exploring Sèvres
Transportation in Sèvres
Events and Culture
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Exploring Sèvres

Sèvres is known for its rich history and beautiful places. It sits along the Seine River, which adds to its charm. The town has a mix of old buildings and modern areas, making it an interesting place to visit and live.

Famous Porcelain Factory

One of the most important places in Sèvres is the Sèvres – Cité de la céramique. This is a national factory that makes high-quality porcelain. It was founded in the 18th century and has produced many famous works of art. You can visit its museum to see amazing porcelain pieces from different periods.

Important Buildings and Schools

Sèvres is home to several notable buildings and educational institutions.

The Lycée Jean-Pierre-Vernant is a well-known high school in the town.
There are also other schools like Le groupe scolaire des Bruyères.
The town has historical churches, such as the Church of Saint-Romain and the church of Notre-Dame des Bruyères, both with interesting architecture.
The Armenian College is another important educational building in Sèvres.

Green Spaces and Landmarks

Sèvres has lovely parks and historical sites.

The Maison des Jardies is a historic house where a famous French politician, Léon Gambetta, lived and died.
There is also a unique pagoda called Chua Tinh Tam, which adds to the town's diverse cultural landscape.

Sèvres in Art

Many famous artists have been inspired by Sèvres and its surroundings.

The painter Henri Rousseau, also known as Douanier Rousseau, created a painting called Vue du pont de Sèvres in 1908.
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot painted Road to Sèvres between 1855 and 1865.
Alfred Sisley also painted Le Pont de Sèvres, showing the bridge over the Seine.
Marie Bracquemond's painting Sur la terrasse de Sèvres captures a scene from the villa Brancas.

Transportation in Sèvres

Sèvres is well-connected by public transport. The Gare de Sèvres - Ville d'Avray is a train station that links the town to other parts of the region. In the past, the Seine River was a very important way to travel, with river shuttles taking passengers to Paris.

Events and Culture

Sèvres hosts various events throughout the year. For example, the Festival of Music is celebrated in Place Gabriel Péri, bringing people together for concerts and performances. The town also saw the 2012 Tour de France pass through its Grande Rue, which is a major cycling event.

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The Gare de Sèvres - Ville d'Avray train station
The Church of Saint-Romain-de-Blaye, at the start of the 20th century
The former École normale supérieure de Sèvres, at the start of the 20th century
Lycée Jean-Pierre-Vernant
Le groupe scolaire des Bruyères
Concert for the 2014 Festival of Music in Place Gabriel Péri in Sèvres
Passage of the Tour de France along the Grande Rue during Stage 20 of the 2012 Tour de France, on 22 July
The Church of Saint-Romain (exterior)
The Church of Saint-Romain (interior)
The church of Notre-Dame des Bruyères (exterior)
The church of Notre-Dame des Bruyères (interior)
The Armenian College
Work in process (September 2009)
History of the building and description of work
The Maison des Jardies [fr], where Gambetta died in Sèvres
The pagoda of Sèvres
Canvas of Douanier Rousseau: Vue du pont de Sèvres, 1908
Road to Sèvres, Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, 1855–1865.
Sisley: Le Pont de Sèvres
Marie Bracquemond, Sur la terrasse de Sèvres (The terrace of the villa Brancas). 1880 with Fantin-Latour, Petit Palais
Map of the commune
Banks of the Seine in the early 20th century. At that time, the river was an important transportation axis; river shuttles can be seen here as piers ensured the transportation of passengers to Paris.