Cormeilles-en-Parisis

Cormeilles-en-Parisis

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownCormeilles-en-ParisisLa Frette-sur-Seine at 1.8 km
Insee code95176Montigny-lès-Cormeilles at 1.8 km
Postcode95240Franconville at 2.5 km
Latitude48.9735260Herblay at 3.2 km
Longitude2.2012920Sannois at 4.1 km
AltitudeFrom 22 to 170 metersLe Plessis-Bouchard at 4.1 km
Surface8.48 km²Ermont at 4.5 km
Population21300 inhabitantsArgenteuil at 4.5 km
Density2512 inhabitants/km²Beauchamp at 4.7 km
National labelSartrouville at 4.8 km
Chief townCergy (at 17.4 km, 17 min)Maisons-Laffitte at 5.2 km
DepartmentVal-d'OiseHouilles at 5.3 km
RegionIle-de-FranceSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Cormeilles-en-Parisis, 17 km from the towers of Notre Dame, an ancient city but also new town, offering visitors the pleasure of a privileged country, from the top of the hill to the banks of the Seine. It prides itself to remain a green oasis while enjoying easy access to Paris and arranged around the center. Houses with balconies and gardens, streets and squares with their flower beds are a delight for the eyes. Several walks can admire the Valley of the Seine to the heights of the Hautil and get acquainted with the Heritage Cormeillais.

The history of Cormeilles back further in time in 1890 with the discovery of Neolithic remains dating from about 4000 BC. JC., The remains of Iron Age and Gallo-Roman. The first written record of 697 is a charter of Childebert second giving the monastery of the royal forest of Argenteuil "Cormoletus" on the Seine River Country Parisis planted "Cormes" old name of the mountain ash. In 832 the abbot of St. Denis took possession. It appears under the name "Cormillis". At the time mérovingière the village was built at a place called the "Martray". It discovered sarcophagi plaster. Abbot Suger built a church around which the village came together to occupy its current location. Until 1905, Cormeilles was a country of vineyards. The arrival of the railway in 1892 brought many Parisians seeking the quiet of the countryside.


SIGHTSEEING
  • Museum of Old Cormeilles:
  • In an old 19th century house, the museum tells the story of the city from the Neolithic to the present. It also presents a whole range of tools for local crops: grapes, wheat and asparagus. Not to mention the Hall Daguerre. Inventor of photography, Daguerre was born in 1787 in Cormeilles in the house now bearing No. 150 of the rue Gabriel Peri. In this room you'll meet the man, his career and especially a few examples of materials as well as Daguerreotypes.
  • Museum of Old Cormeilles - Lamaziere Castle - Open Wednesday from 9:30 to 12:30 and from 14:30 to 17h and Saturday from 9:30 to 12:30. Guided tours by appointment for groups. Free admission.
  • Information on +33 1 34 50 84 60 - Email: levieuxcormeilles@wanadoo.fr
  • Museum of Plaster:
  • Set in a 18th century house, the Museum has a permanent core collections but also thematic exhibitions: history of plasterboard, gypsum and geology, moldings, old tools, memory of Lambert's career, sculptures.
  • Lambert's career: Breccia huge hill in Cormeilles Lambert's career is one of Europe's largest open pit, a major indicator of the geology of the Paris Basin and a key place of the plaster industry. The use of plaster is attested to Cormeilles since the Gallo-Romans with the discovery of the foundations of a staircase with his Villae plaster. Lambert's career was founded in 1822 by Pierre Etienne Lambert. In 1878, Lambert Hillaire industrialized exploitation of gypsum plaster and in 1930 at the height of its development with a face of 100 m in height, Lambert's career is therefore the only power in France to supply both the manufacture of plaster, bricks, lime and cement. In 2015, the quarry will cease its operation, the plant will continue to be fueled by the gypsum of the underground quarry Montmorency Forest.
  • Plaster Museum: 13 rue Thibault Chabrand - Opening Saturday morning from 9:30 to 12:30. Free admission. Weekdays for groups by appointment. Home secretary: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9am to 12.30pm.
  • For information on career or other activities of the Museum: +33 1 39 97 29 68. E-mail: contact@museeduplatre.fr
  • Fort Cormeilles:
  • During the siege of Paris in 1870, Prussian troops had occupied all the heights around the city. The first defensive belt (1841 - 1846) has become ineffective because of advances in artillery, the Defense Committee charged General Raymond Sere de Rivieres of the construction of new defenses for France and Paris. Fort Cormeilles is part of the second belt, composed of 20 to 39 batteries. It was built from 1874 to 1877.
  • Fort Cormeilles - Strategic Route. Tour, each first Sunday of each month from 15h.
  • The church of Saint Martin (listed building):
  • Its construction was begun in the mid-12th century but it remains of this building that the two bays of the choir near the bedside and their capitals and a crypt unique Gothic in the Ile-de-France.
  • Visit the church daily Mass and Heritage Day.
  • Schlumberger Park: This park was part of the property of the Schlumberger family whose name it bears. Covering an area of ​​8 herctares, it combines woodland with trees, landscaping and a playground for children.
  • Tourist Office: 23 av. of Liberation. Hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 14h to 18h, Wednesday and Saturday from 9.30am to 12pm. Tel / fax: +33 1 39 97 84 58 - Email: si-cormeilles@wanadoo.fr
Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Cormeilles-en-Parisis
Information pointsVisitor Information Centre of Cormeilles-en-Parisis
MonumentsChurch Saint-Martin

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Exhibition of Fine Art in April.
  • Spring Festival in May.
  • Association Fair in September.
  • Heritage Days.
  • Crafts Fair.
  • Market of the photo and film in November.
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La Grange aux Dîmes    
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Close to Paris and Defence, in a village overlooking the Seine, Nathalie and Olivier will welcome a Tithe Barn twelfth century listed historical monument. The Art Gallery will bring...
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In building quality, very quiet and green, overlooking Paris La Defense and Mont Valerian. 4 rooms with 3 bedrooms for 6 persons, ideal for couples with children (up to 4 children)....
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HOTELS
Maison d'hôtes B and B - Paris - Les Coteaux    
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This familial bed and breakfast is located in the residential district of Argenteuil, 20 km north-west of Paris. In addition to its cosy rooms, it offers a fully equipped, communal...
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Campanile Sannois - Ermont    
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Located in Sannois, this Campanile Hotel is easily accessible by the A15 motorway and 2 km from Cernay RER Station. It offers air-conditioned accommodation with free Wi-Fi internet...
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Premiere Classe Herblay    
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