Roissy-en-Brie

Roissy -en- Brie ( to 1988 Roissy ) is a municipality with 22,436 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Seine- et- Marne in the Île- de -France region of France. The inhabitants are called Roisséens.

Geography

The community is located about 23 kilometers southeast of Paris. Neighboring municipalities are Croissy -Beaubourg in the north, Pontcarré in the east, Ozoir -la -Ferrière in the south, Pontault- Combault the west and Émerainville in the northwest.

Transport links

The municipality has a station of the Paris RER rapid transit network. It is located on the railway line Paris -Mulhouse and is served by the RER E.

History

In 1810, Roissy -en- Brie was connected to the neighboring community Pontcarré. On June 3, 1829 it was a separate municipality again.

Politics and Administration

Mayor is currently Sylvie Fuchs ( mandate: 2008-2014 ).

Partner communities

Roissy -en- Brie is a partner in the communities Barmstedt (Schleswig -Holstein, since 1980) and Colwyn Bay in Wales (since 1986).

Attractions

  • Château de Roissy ( Roissy Castle ), now the town hall building
  • Castle Park

Personalities

  • Joseph Bodin de Bois Mortier, French flutist, harpsichordist and composer
Arrondissement Arrondissement of Torcy Cantons of France Canton of Roissy-en-Brie Postal codes in France Croissy-Beaubourg Pontault-Combault Mandate (politics) Michelin Meaux
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