Bagneux, Hauts-de-Seine
commune in Hauts-de-Seine, France
Bagneux (French pronunciation: [baɲø] ) is a commune in the Hauts-de-Seine department, in the southern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 7.7 km (4.8 mi) from the center of Paris.
History
The name Bagneux is believed to derive from the Latin balneolum, meaning “little bath”, perhaps referring to springs that once existed in the area.
The Hôtel de Ville was built for industrial purposes and completed in 1959.
Geography
The commune of Bagneux is surrounded by the following communes, from the north and clockwise: Montrouge, Arcueil, Cachan, Bourg-la-Reine, Sceaux, Fontenay-aux-Roses and Châtillon.
Transport
Bagneux is served by Bagneux–Lucie Aubrac station on Paris Métro Line 4. Bagneux is also served by two stations on the edge of its boundary - Bagneux station on RER line B (on the territory of the neighbouring commune Cachan), and Barbara on Paris Métro Line 4 (on the territory of the neighbouring commune Montrouge).
Population
Economy
The commune has the head office of La Compagnie (DreamJet).
Education
Primary schools include:
10 preschools
7 elementary schools
The commune has four junior high schools (collèges): Henri-Barbusse, Joliot-Curie, Romain-Rolland, and École les Jacquets.
The commune has one public senior high school, Lycée professionnel Léonard-de-Vinci.
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