Aubervilliers
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Aubervilliers is a commune
in the northeastern suburbs of Paris
, France
. It is located 7.2 km (4.5 mi) from the center of Paris
.
Albert
, Old French
Aubert, and modern French
Albert.
. Aubervilliers received a small part of the territory of La Chapelle-Saint-Denis.
, had its head office in Aubervilliers. In 2008 the head office moved to Ivry-sur-Seine
.
Aubervilliers is divided into two cantons:
Aubervilliers has four libraries, including André Breton, Paul Eluard, Henri Michaux, and Saint-John Perse.
: Aubervilliers – Pantin – Quatre Chemins
and Fort d'Aubervilliers
.
Aubervilliers is also served by La Courneuve – Aubervilliers station on Paris RER line B
. This station, although administratively located on the territory of the neighboring commune of La Courneuve
, lies in fact very close to the town center of Aubervilliers.
Communes of France
The commune is the lowest level of administrative division in the French Republic. French communes are roughly equivalent to incorporated municipalities or villages in the United States or Gemeinden in Germany...
in the northeastern suburbs of Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
. It is located 7.2 km (4.5 mi) from the center of Paris
Kilometre Zero
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.
Name
In medieval times the name Aubervilliers was recorded as Alberti Villare, meaning "estate (villare) of Adalbert". Adalbert is a Germanic personal name meaning "noble (Adal-) and bright (-bert)" (Old English Æþelbeorht) which gave modern EnglishEnglish language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
Albert
Albert
Albert may refer to:* Albert , a family name * Albert * Albertet, an Occitan diminutive of AlbertFictional characters:* Albert , minor character in Dario Argento's 1977 film Suspiria...
, Old French
Old French
Old French was the Romance dialect continuum spoken in territories that span roughly the northern half of modern France and parts of modern Belgium and Switzerland from the 9th century to the 14th century...
Aubert, and modern French
French language
French is a Romance language spoken as a first language in France, the Romandy region in Switzerland, Wallonia and Brussels in Belgium, Monaco, the regions of Quebec and Acadia in Canada, and by various communities elsewhere. Second-language speakers of French are distributed throughout many parts...
Albert.
History
On 1 January 1860, the city of Paris was enlarged by annexing neighboring communes. On that occasion, a small part of the commune of Aubervilliers was annexed to the city of Paris. At the same time, the commune of La Chapelle-Saint-Denis was disbanded and divided between the city of Paris, Aubervilliers, Saint-Denis, and Saint-OuenSaint-Ouen, Seine-Saint-Denis
Saint-Ouen is a commune in the Seine-Saint-Denis department. It is located in the northern suburbs of Paris, France 6.6 km from the centre of Paris....
. Aubervilliers received a small part of the territory of La Chapelle-Saint-Denis.
Heraldry
Economy
At one time Fnac.com, a subsidiary of FnacFnac
Fnac is an international entertainment retail chain offering cultural and electronic products, founded by André Essel and Max Théret in 1954. It is the largest retailer of its kind in France...
, had its head office in Aubervilliers. In 2008 the head office moved to Ivry-sur-Seine
Ivry-sur-Seine
Ivry-sur-Seine is a commune in the Val-de-Marne department in the southeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris....
.
Immigration
Administration
- The canton of Aubervilliers-Est (East): 36,010 inhabitants;
- The canton of Aubervilliers-Ouest (West): 27,126 inhabitants.
Personalities
- Martin EkaniMartin EkaniMartin Ekani is a French footballer who played 4 matches in Ligue 1 for Lens in the 2003-2004 season and 13 matches in Ligue 2 for Angers in the 2004-2005 season.-References:...
, footballer - Steeve ElanaSteeve ElanaSteeve Elana is a French football goalkeeper currently playing for Stade Brest 29 in the French Ligue 1.- External links :*...
, footballer - Brice JovialBrice JovialBrice Jovial is a French football striker who currently plays for Dijon FCO and for the Guadeloupe national football team.-International goals:-References:* *...
, footballer - Sony MustivarSony MustivarSony "Soni" Mustivar is a French footballer who currently plays for SC Bastia. He plays in the volante position, but can also be utilized as an attacker.-Club career:...
, footballer - Virginie LedoyenVirginie LedoyenVirginie Fernandez , known by her stage name Virginie Ledoyen, is a French actress.-Life and career:She was born in Aubervilliers, Paris, the daughter of Olga, a restaurateur, and Bernard Fernandez, a merchant who sold cleaning products. Her paternal grandfather was Spanish...
(b. 15 November 1976), French actress, occasional singer. - Edwin OuonEdwin OuonEdwin Ouon is a French born-Rwandan footballer, last playing as a centre back for AEL Limassol in the Cypriot First Division...
, footballer - Anatole NgamukolAnatole NgamukolAnatole Cedric Romeo N'Gamukol is a naturalized Equatoguinean football striker, who plays for Wil in the Swiss Challenge League.- Career :...
footballer - Ibrahim TallIbrahim TallIbrahim Tall is a Senegalese international footballer. He currently plays for Football League club AEL 1964.He is a versatile defender capable of playing either right back or centre half.-Early career:...
, footballer - Abou DiabyAbou DiabyVassiriki Abou Diaby , commonly known as Abou Diaby, is a French footballer who plays for English club Arsenal in the Premier League and the France national team...
, footballer - Didier DaeninckxDidier DaeninckxDidier Daeninckx is a French author and left-wing politician, best known for his romans noirs. He frequently uses fictional settings to transport social critique; his writings are characterized by a sobering social realism...
, writer - Yasmine BelmadiYasmine BelmadiYasmine Belmadi was a French actor of Algerian parents. He appeared in 13 films, and had completed his final role, in a television production, the day before his death.-Biography:...
, actor - Isabelle Mergault (b. 11 May 1958), French actress and director, was born in Aubervilliers.
Education
Aubervilliers has 14 kindergartens, 15 elementary schools, 5 colleges, 4 high schools. The city also has three private establishments and several specialized institutions.The colleges include Diderot, Rosa Luxemburg, Jean Moulin, Gabriel Peri, and Henri Wallon. [6] The high schools include Polyvalent D'Alembert, high school general education and technological Le Corbusier, Jean-Pierre vocational school Timbaud, and School of general education and technological Henri WallonAubervilliers has four libraries, including André Breton, Paul Eluard, Henri Michaux, and Saint-John Perse.
Transport
Aubervilliers is served by two stations on Paris Métro Line 7Paris Metro Line 7
Paris Métro Line 7 is one of sixteen lines of the Paris Métro system. Crossing the capital from its north-eastern to south-eastern sections via a moderately curved path, it links La Courneuve – 8 Mai 1945 in the north with Mairie d'Ivry and Villejuif – Louis Aragon in the south, while passing...
: Aubervilliers – Pantin – Quatre Chemins
Aubervilliers - Pantin - Quatre Chemins (Paris Metro)
Aubervilliers - Pantin - Quatre Chemins is a station of the Paris Métro. It is at the crossroads of the Roman road that led from Lutetia to east Flanders and the road between the communes of Aubervilliers and Pantin.-Gallery:...
and Fort d'Aubervilliers
Fort d'Aubervilliers (Paris Metro)
Fort d'Aubervilliers is a station of the Paris Métro.The Fort of Aubervilliers is one of 16 forts built between 1841 and 1845 as the first belt of defence at a cannonball's distance outside Paris' 19th century wall.-Gallery:...
.
Aubervilliers is also served by La Courneuve – Aubervilliers station on Paris RER line B
RER B
The RER B is one of the five lines in the RER rapid transit system serving :Paris, France.The line runs from the northern termini Aéroport Charles de Gaulle and Mitry-Claye to the southern termini Robinson and Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse ....
. This station, although administratively located on the territory of the neighboring commune of La Courneuve
La Courneuve
La Courneuve is a commune in the northeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris.-History:The history of La Courneuve begins as the rest of the region with the invasion of European tribes and the eventual conquering of the area by the Romans. During the Middle Ages,...
, lies in fact very close to the town center of Aubervilliers.
Monuments
- Fort d'Aubervilliers
External links
- Aubervilliers city council website (in French)