Palaiseau - Suburban Paris
by Yvonne Johnstone
Title
Palaiseau - Suburban Paris
Artist
Yvonne Johnstone
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Photograph - Photography
Description
An attractive street in the parisian suburb town of Palaiseau.
It is a commune in the southern suburbs of Paris, France and is located 16.9 km (10.5 mi) from the centre of Paris. Palaiseau is a sub-prefecture of the Essonne department and the seat of the Arrondissement of Palaiseau.
Palaiseau was a royal domain in the 6th century then again in the 18th century on the important road from Chartres to Paris. The population grew from the 19th century with the arrival of the railway connecting the town to Paris. Palaiseau then became a vacation spot, writers such as George Sand, Alexandre Dumas, Charles Péguy built their villas near the stations.
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October 21st, 2023
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