Clichy-sous-Bois
Encyclopedia
Clichy-sous-Bois is a commune
in the eastern suburbs of Paris
, France
. The vast majority of its population is made up of Muslims of North African heritage . It is located 15.8 km (9.8 mi) from the centre of Paris
.
Cleppius, seventh century Clippiacum superius, twelfth century Clichiacum.
Flint tools from the Neolithic
have been found here.
Clichy en Aulnois belonged to the lords of Livry
in the early Middle Ages.
Subject to the Knights Templar
in the 13th century, Clichy subsequently passed into possession of the Knights Hospitaller
order. Up to the 16th century, it was a hunting resort of the French kings. In the 18th century, it belonged to the Duc d'Orléans
. In 1820, the village had about 150 inhabitants.
On 20 May 1869, a part of the territory of Clichy-sous-Bois was detached and merged with a part of the territory of Livry-Gargan
and a small part of the territory of Gagny
to create the commune of Le Raincy
.
In 1870, Clichy was affected by the Franco-Prussian war
.
In 1912, a population of 1,434 was counted.
Urbanization of the commune began in 1955.
The suburban riots
of October 2005 originated in Clichy-sous-Bois after the death of two young boys who had been escaping a police control. Then the riots spread to other communes of the département, and then to virtually every major urban area in France.
, RER
, or suburban rail network. The closest station to Clichy-sous-Bois is Le Raincy – Villemomble – Montfermeil station on Paris RER line E
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/12475484. This station is located in the neighboring commune of Le Raincy
, 3.2 km (2 mi) from the town center of Clichy-sous-Bois. The only direct transport in and out of Clichy-sous-bois is by bus (for example the 601AB bus if you are coming from "Villemonble-Montfermeil-Le Raincy" station).
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 eastern 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...
. The vast majority of its population is made up of Muslims of North African heritage . It is located 15.8 km (9.8 mi) from the centre of Paris
Kilometre Zero
In many countries, Kilometre Zero or similar terms in other languages, is a particular location , from which distances are traditionally measured...
.
Geography
The commune has an area of 3.95 km² (1.5 sq mi) with 1.1 km² (0.424712374451789 sq mi) of woods. The woods are remnants of the Bondy forest (Forêt Départementale de Bondy, Parc de la Fosse Maussoin, Parc de la Mairie).History
The name of Clichy-sous-Bois comes from RomanRoman Gaul
Roman Gaul consisted of an area of provincial rule in the Roman Empire, in modern day France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and western Germany. Roman control of the area lasted for less than 500 years....
Cleppius, seventh century Clippiacum superius, twelfth century Clichiacum.
Flint tools from the Neolithic
Neolithic Europe
Neolithic Europe refers to a prehistoric period in which Neolithic technology was present in Europe. This corresponds roughly to a time between 7000 BC and c. 1700 BC...
have been found here.
Clichy en Aulnois belonged to the lords of Livry
Livry
- related :*Livry-Gargan, in the Seine-Saint-Denis département*Livry-Louvercy, in the Marne département*Livry-sur-Seine, in the Seine-et-Marne département...
in the early Middle Ages.
Subject to the Knights Templar
Knights Templar
The Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon , commonly known as the Knights Templar, the Order of the Temple or simply as Templars, were among the most famous of the Western Christian military orders...
in the 13th century, Clichy subsequently passed into possession of the Knights Hospitaller
Knights Hospitaller
The Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta , also known as the Sovereign Military Order of Malta , Order of Malta or Knights of Malta, is a Roman Catholic lay religious order, traditionally of military, chivalrous, noble nature. It is the world's...
order. Up to the 16th century, it was a hunting resort of the French kings. In the 18th century, it belonged to the Duc d'Orléans
Duc d'Orléans
Duke of Orléans was one of the highest ranking titles of the French peerage and dates back to the 14th century. Known as princes of the blood , the title of Duke of Orléans was exclusive to princes of the nearest collateral line of the royal family; thus they constituted a junior branch of the...
. In 1820, the village had about 150 inhabitants.
On 20 May 1869, a part of the territory of Clichy-sous-Bois was detached and merged with a part of the territory of Livry-Gargan
Livry-Gargan
Livry-Gargan is a commune in the northeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris.-Twin towns:Livry-Gargan is twinned with the communities of:* Almuñécar, Spain* Cerveteri, Italy* Fürstenfeldbruck, Germany...
and a small part of the territory of Gagny
Gagny
Gagny is a commune in the eastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris.-History:On 20 May 1869, a small part of the territory of Gagny was detached and merged with a part of the territory of Livry-Gargan and a part of the territory of Clichy-sous-Bois to create the...
to create the commune of Le Raincy
Le Raincy
Le Raincy is a commune in the eastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris. Le Raincy is a sub-prefecture of the Seine-Saint-Denis department and the seat of the Arrondissement of Le Raincy....
.
In 1870, Clichy was affected by the Franco-Prussian war
Franco-Prussian War
The Franco-Prussian War or Franco-German War, often referred to in France as the 1870 War was a conflict between the Second French Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia. Prussia was aided by the North German Confederation, of which it was a member, and the South German states of Baden, Württemberg and...
.
In 1912, a population of 1,434 was counted.
Urbanization of the commune began in 1955.
Heraldry
Crime and civil unrest
Clichy-sous-Bois has a high unemployment rate compared (about 20% and 40% of the people under 25 years old (source : INSEE). The incidence of violent crime in Seine-Saint-Denis is among the highest in France.The suburban riots
2005 civil unrest in France
The 2005 civil unrest in France of October and November was a series of riots by mostly Muslim North African youths in Paris and other French cities, involving mainly the burning of cars and public buildings at night starting on 27 October 2005 in Clichy-sous-Bois...
of October 2005 originated in Clichy-sous-Bois after the death of two young boys who had been escaping a police control. Then the riots spread to other communes of the département, and then to virtually every major urban area in France.
Immigration
Transport
Clichy-sous-Bois is not served by any station of the Paris MétroParis Métro
The Paris Métro or Métropolitain is the rapid transit metro system in Paris, France. It has become a symbol of the city, noted for its density within the city limits and its uniform architecture influenced by Art Nouveau. The network's sixteen lines are mostly underground and run to 214 km ...
, RER
RER
The RER is a rapid transit system in France serving Paris and its suburbs. The RER is an integration of a modern city-centre underground rail and a pre-existing set of commuter rail lines. It has several connections with the Paris Métro within the city of Paris. Within the city, the RER...
, or suburban rail network. The closest station to Clichy-sous-Bois is Le Raincy – Villemomble – Montfermeil station on Paris RER line E
RER E
The RER E is one of the five lines in the RER rapid transit system serving :Paris, France. The line runs from the western terminus Haussmann St-Lazare to the eastern terminuses Chelles-Gournay and Tournan...
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/12475484. This station is located in the neighboring commune of Le Raincy
Le Raincy
Le Raincy is a commune in the eastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris. Le Raincy is a sub-prefecture of the Seine-Saint-Denis department and the seat of the Arrondissement of Le Raincy....
, 3.2 km (2 mi) from the town center of Clichy-sous-Bois. The only direct transport in and out of Clichy-sous-bois is by bus (for example the 601AB bus if you are coming from "Villemonble-Montfermeil-Le Raincy" station).
External links
Official website aerial photos- pictures of clichy sous bois :http://www.flickr.com/photos/31090725@N08/sets/72157608217659095/