Bourg-la-Reine
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Bourg-la-Reine is a commune in the southern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 9.1 km (5.7 mi) from the center of Paris. The inhabitants are called Réginaburgiens. The town is twinned with Kenilworth, UK (since 1982), Yanqing, China (1998), Reghin, Romania (1999), Monheim am Rhein, Germany (2000).
History
In 1792, during the French Revolution, Bourg-la-Reine (meaning "Town of the Queen") was renamed Bourg-l'Égalité (meaning "Equality borough"). The name Bourg-la-Reine was restored in 1812.
Transport
Bourg-la-Reine is served by Bourg-la-Reine station on Paris RER line B.
Personalities
Bourg-la-Reine was the birthplace of:
- Évariste Galois, mathematician
- Louis Joxe (1901–1991), statesman
- Modibo Diakité, footballer
- Yannick N'Gog rugby player
- Claire Nebout, actress
- Grégoire Moulin, artiste
See also
Gallery
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Eglise Bourg La Reine Painting 5.jpg
Extase de Saint Benoît, 1746 by Jean II Restout. Painting inside of church Église Saint-Gilles in Bourg-la-Reine.
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