Montfermeil () is a commune in the eastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris.
Montfermeil is famous as the location of Thénardiers' inn in Les Misérables. It has made the headlines due to troubles in its social estate called "les Bosquets".
History
The Hôtel de Ville was completed in 1853.
Population
Heraldry
Points of interest
Economy
Montfermeil at one time had the head office of Titus Software.
Transport
Montfermeil is served by two stations of the Paris Métro, RER, or suburban rail network. The closest stations are Le RaincyâÂÂVillemombleâÂÂMontfermeil station and Le Chénay-Gagny.
Education
Schools in Montfermeil:
- Seven combined preschools and elementary schools: L'Arc en Ciel, Paul Eluard, Jules Ferry, Danielle Casanova, Victor Hugo, Jean-Baptiste Clement, and Joliot Curie
- Junior high schools: Jean Jaures and Pablo Picasso
Notable people
- Emre Akbaba, footballer
- Samba Diakité, footballer
- Metehan Güçlü, footballer
- Ladj Ly, filmmaker
- Aïssa Laïdouni, footballer
- Larrys Mabiala, footballer
- Christopher Maboulou, footballer
- Kamulete Makiese, footballer
- Orphee Neola, athlete
- Kevynn Nyokas, handball player
- Olivier Nyokas, handball player
- Henri Pescarolo, racing driver
- Listner Pierre-Louis, footballer
- Johny Placide, footballer
- Christian Potel, former professional footballer
- Mamadou Samassa, footballer
- Joel Sami, footballer
See also
References
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