Romilly-sur-Seine

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Town	Romilly-sur-Seine	Pars-lès-Romilly at 4.4 km (8 min)
Insee code	10323	Marcilly-sur-Seine at 4.9 km (5 min)
Postcode	10100	Conflans-sur-Seine at 5.5 km (6 min)
Latitude	48.5177320	Saint-Hilaire-sous-Romilly at 5.6 km (6 min)
Longitude	3.7262750	Saint-Just-Sauvage at 6.4 km (8 min)
Surface	25.32 km²	Maizières-la-Grande-Paroisse at 6.4 km (10 min)
Population	14167 inhabitants	Saron-sur-Aube at 7 km (7 min)
Density	566 inhabitants/km²	Crancey at 7.2 km (8 min)
National label		Gélannes at 7.2 km (9 min)
Chief town	Troyes (at 40 km, 42 min)	Esclavolles-Lurey at 7.3 km (8 min)
Department	Aube	Villiers-aux-Corneilles at 8.5 km (9 min)
Region	Champagne-Ardenne	Search another town

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Location and site:

Located in the northwestern department of Aube (Champagne-Ardenne), minutes of the Marne, in the alluvial valley of the Seine, just 120 km from Paris, the city is Romilly-sur-Seine the second city of his department in terms of population.
The situation of the crossroads town of Romilly and his site (floodplain) explain in part the history of the city ...

History:

The Valley of the Seine, a traditional pathway, had a very ancient occupation whose remains are attested throughout the region. In this way, the site of Romilly himself probably benefited from early occupation, even if it was not excavated enough to confirm it. However, it is almost certain that the prominence of high bushes overlooking the city to the west was occupied in Gallo-Roman villa in which the owner was a man named Romilius somehow the hero eponym of the city.
Also because of its location as a crossroads, the town of Romilly has seen many invasions: rise of the Normans on the Seine, rides the Hundred Years' War, passing gangs of religious wars in modern times, invasion of the Austrians in 1814 in pursuit of Napoleon, Prussian invasion in 1870.
Until the French Revolution, Romilly is a large village of about 1200 people whose economy is predominantly agricultural. Land and power are then shared between a secular lordship and an abbey. Lord of the castle are preserved today as two flats, while the beautiful 18th century abbey house and its outbuildings are the only index of regular religious power that ruled Romilly.
As a rural past, so, no traces spectacular castles were dismantled in the 19th century, the village church which threatened to fall into disrepair and was demolished in 1905, about the cemetery that surrounded him, he was transferred on the outskirts of the city. Rest Abbey Sellières and for anyone who would wander around the old Romilly, as former watermill, such old laundry, and many old buildings to keep the nostalgia of a bygone era, albeit discreet, but always underlying .
Actually, it is especially its industrial past is the originality of the town of Romilly. With increasing population own at the end of 18th century Europe, agriculture is no longer sufficient to meet the needs of Romillon who then turn to the multi-activity while continuing to work the land, part of the population was thus able to earn additional income by working at home on spinning on behalf of a boss. This is the era of proto-industry. With the 19th century and the industrial revolution, the town is growing so steadily thanks to an economy now firmly focused on the hosiery, like the entire periphery Trojan. At the beginning of the century the first factories were built and new houses, those of employers and industrial workers hosier, were erected around the existing village. The city emerges from its historical boundaries. In the late nineteenth century, there are nearly 2600 spinning for 4000 inhabitants, and just before the First World War, is the second center Romilly hosier department with 61 schools and 1114 workers. The advent of the railroad completed to urbanize and to shape the town. The arrival of the first line is coming very early because of Montereau, she reached the city in 1848. Romilly quickly becomes a railway junction in connection with Paris and Troyes and in the heart of a network of regional interest, now disused, but which continues to shape the landscape.
After the Second World War, Romilly benefits greatly from the economic expansion of post-war boom, it's a little golden age of the city Romillon. In 1930, the population is roughly the same as today, namely: 14 000 inhabitants, but 4630 workers, over a third of the population working in industry and hosier elastic tissue, which many in small workshops or at home. Hosiery far in the close dependence of Troyes acquires its autonomy with the installation of large companies and production units specifically Romillon: Romilly became one of the leading French centers of production of fabrics and elastic stockings and the heels are shine in the names of famous Chantelle, Le Coq Sportif, Olympia, Barbara, among others ... Today, many small factories with their roof so special, being located in or behind houses, are all remnants of the industrial past Romillon you can experience during a guided tour that offers Tourist Office of the City.

Two iconic characters Romilly:

Voltaire: If you come to Romilly, you will be surprised to discover a plaque in memory of Voltaire, opposite the Place des Martyrs, on the left wall of the Municipal Conservatory ... Little historical explanation. On the death of Voltaire, his nephew, who was commandataire Abbey Sellières located on the town of Romilly, managed to bury the philosopher in the cellar of the abbey until the church property are secularized after the Revolution. The body of Voltaire had to then be relocated as well as his body spent some time in the ancient church of Romilly. Unfortunately, she did not stay, and Voltaire was finally buried in the church of Sainte-Genevieve de Paris (Pantheon present), between Descartes and Mirabeau. However, the discovery in 1927 of a skeleton at the Abbey was able to believe that the remains of Voltaire had been retained by Sellières. This story has also contributed to fuel the legend Romillon. Anyway, we will keep this brief history of the body of a famous philosopher in Romilly, and reminds the plate.
Henri Millet (1865-1902): Less well known than Voltaire, Henri Millet remains one of the essential characters of the story Romillon. First, because as a hatter, it crystallizes around him the identity of a primarily industrial city and is the archetype of Romillon the second half of the 19th century. On the other hand, because he was a gifted and brilliant man who sacrificed his life, including physical, to defend a political ideal, that of socialism. Son of an era (the beginnings of socialism and collectivist grand theories), Henri Millet marked the town of Romilly, first as an activist, then as mayor from 1895 to 1896 and from 1900 to 1902. It was the very expression of forging the fighting spirit of his city. Unfortunately, the disease carried too quickly this important figure in the French Workers' Party. At his death, the City Council decided to honor the memory of the deceased by giving its name to the Lower Park Street that he was born, and by erecting a monument designed by the famous sculptor Alfred Boucher. The monument was inaugurated April 17, 1904, to mark the second anniversary of his death. You can still admire the cemetery Senior Bushes.

Twinning:

Currently, Romilly is twinned with five foreign cities: two in Germany, one in Ukraine, Italy and Great Britain. The first three matches were held that year in 1960, that is to say in the Cold War. Thus, the first (May 4, 1960), with Gotha (former East Germany) had it intended to create a link behind the Iron Curtain. On 14 June the Italian town of Medicina is bound to Romilly, followed by the UK Milford Haven, Nov. 14. On 1 December 1967, Uman in Ukraine, is twinned with Romilly. Finally, more recently, another city in Germany, Lüdensheid, came to swell the rand twin cities in the City (May 27, 1991).
At the entrances of the city, signs indicate the distance between these cities and Romilly, while the United Cities Square, Avenue du General de Gaulle, celebrates the Twin Cities.

SIGHTSEEING

Exhibition of looms at the factory Olympia

Thanks to the former Romillon knitters and support of the Heritage Association Romilly who managed to combine no fewer than 300 looms, you can plunge into what has been and still Fame the city.
Recently, some of these trades has invested in the plant premises Olympia, located at the entrance to the city (RN19, from Paris). The site can be visited on request for groups of 10 persons.
During the visit, knitters will tell you, for demonstrations of ancient crafts and modern, all steps of manufacturing a sock. You can also discover the sock "catechu" which made the reputation of the City and the greater world of sock, designed with the help of the association the JCE and measuring 7.60 m in length.

For further information: Tel: +33 3 25 24 00 27 or +33 3 25 24 34 53. Email: @ gmail.com daniel.jourdain

Discover "In the footsteps of hosiers Romillon"

Proposed by the antenna of the OTNVS (Tourist Office of Nogent and Valley of the Seine) in Romilly, visit downtown, entitled "On the trail of hosiers Romillon" is intended to introduce you to the past the city through its architectural and industrial heritage. Town houses from the 19th century through the hosiery mills, this circuit about half past one and you will learn about the city and its past.
Visit on request. Groups by appointment.

For further information: Tel: +33 3 25 24 87 80.

The town houses of 19th century architectural heritage of the city, these houses, mostly located in the street to the station (rue du General Leclerc), are the former homes of captains of industry that we hosier To discover the charm typical of the Art Nouveau movement of the second half of the 19th century.
Plant Prégermain: Active until 1974, the plant Prégermain (Rue Victor Hugo) is a fine example of what could be a textile factory in the early 20th century. You can admire the façade very Art Deco, particularly during the guided tour given by the antenna of the OTNVS Romilly.
The Church of St. Martin (Arago Street): fairly new building, whose foundation stone was laid in 1903, the church has a history of Romilly-sur-Seine interesting. Indeed, lack of funds, she could not be completed: the nave was truncated by more than half the length originally planned, and it took until 1971 for a steeple, wood and concrete to be installed ... next place of worship. Therefore highly original building, the Church of Romilly retains the memory of the ancient church, destroyed in 1905, as the stained glass, bells and organ (classified as an historic monument since 1982) of the old building have been preserved.
The tank Romilly (rue Jean Jaures): Recently restored, the Sherman tank named "Romilly" the glory of the city as it is, according to historians, the first tank of the 2nd Division of General Leclerc to be entered Paris with the French Forces of the Interior to release the Place de l'Hotel de Ville, 24 August 1944.
The Memorial (rue Jean Jaures): Witness the wave of memorial that is rampant in France after the Great War, the War Memorial Romilly, opened in 1927, surprised not only by its height (15 meters) but its symbolic power. On the one hand, the orientation of the monument "to tackle the major battlefields of the Marne heroic" is not a coincidence. On the other hand, the author has not hesitated to use symbols to denounce the horror of war and the allegorical statue of the summit (2.85 meters) is it an image of freedom of the victorious tyranny, while the sculpture is the central sacrifice of the soldier and his family for the Fatherland. Symbols Romillon activity (agriculture and industry) are also represented, just above the long list of victims of two world wars and the war Algeria.
The Technicentre station:

This workshop, located on 26 hectares (of which 6 hectares occupied by buildings) behind the station Romilly, was originally specialized in the maintenance of the passenger fleet of the station. However, efforts by the agents have recently identified a real challenge: the reconstruction of high speed trains. Thus, the Technicentre ensures he now repairs, maintenance and transformation of TGV Atlantique and TGV network as well as over 60 passenger carriages, reinforcing the position of Technicentre Romillon within the national territory. Indeed, the workshops are the third pole Romillon hexagonal heavy maintenance of the TGV.
For those interested in the company visits, the site can be visited on Wednesdays in August, with reservations.
Address: 2 bis rue Aristide Briand (RN19)
Parking inside the Technicentre. Introduce yourself to the keeper.
Information Office de Tourisme de Troyes and its Region in the +33 3 25 82 62 70 or +33 3 25 73 36 88 - Email: contact@tourisme-troyes.com

The Park beakers: Regarded as the green lung of the city by Romillon, Park was originally Beakers grazing Castle Romilly who disappeared in the 19th century. The beakers became a place where were going and still occur today many festivals, fairs and other exhibitions. True nature area in the heart of downtown, this extensive site includes a kindergarten, an equestrian club and a petting zoo.
The Rock: Located at the western entrance of the Park, this rock is actually a remnant of the gardens of the castle originally built for ornamentation. Built in the 18th century it was once surrounded by gardens, meadows and groves Whitewater charming and refined decor reminiscent of the castle.
The Children's Garden: Opened in 2007, the kindergarten Beakers Park is a haven for small as for larger, combining swing, picnic area, shaded benches and chairs and lovely floral arrangements for your viewing pleasure.
The Educational Farm: At the heart of Park Beakers, Farm Pedagogical Romilly part of the natural harmony of the site, between river and forest. In this green and calm, moving a wide variety of animals (donkeys, horses, ponies, llamas, ducks, chickens, cows, rabbits, goats, sheep ...) that will delight young and old. Everything is designed to ensure you a pleasant time: playground, mini golf, rustic tables, barbecues, aviary, carriage rides ... The Farm also offers one-day theme and this animation, each end of the month with demonstrations, workshops and games for the whole family. Contact: Educational Farm at +33 3 25 24 10 28 or at City Hall +33 3 25 39 43 80 or Office of Tourism, the antenna Romilly +33 3 25 24 87 80.
The squares of Romilly:

Charles Square Root: Located on the Boulevard des Roses, it is named after Charles Root, who was mayor from 1945 to 1947 Romilly. One can find, among other things, a table tennis table, football goal and a playground for children 3 to 7 years.
Square Rene Cassin: Between the rue du Marechal Gallieni and Avenue of May 8, this square was named after René Cassin (1887-1976), Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, Companion of the Liberation Nobel Peace, editor of the Charter of Human Rights and founder in 1918 of the Federal Union of French Associations Veterans and War Victims.
Square United Cities: Inaugurated on the occasion of the first match between Romilly and Gotha (Germany) in 1960, the square on the corner of rue du General de Gaulle. It includes the street Aviary, which houses during the summer many birds such as parrots, loaned by the Association sérinophile Romilly-sur-Seine.
Square to City Hall: Located behind the Town Hall, the Square, under construction, will be launched in spring 2010. The project of a very contemporary spirit (water, greenery, shaded walks, ecological material ...), yet respectful of the architectural style of the City Council, and should go to the Esplanade to the City Hall's attraction of old and be within the major renovation of the city.

The Gravel Pit: The Association of Accredited Fisheries and Aquatic Environment Protection was in 2009 inaugurated a new fishing pond in the heart of the beakers. The pit covers an area of 4 ha, 3.28 ha of water. Ideal for fishermen and nature lovers, this body of water invites you to discover the cipridés (white fish), chaired the (sticks ...) and other ésosydés (pike ...).
Horseback riding: French Riding School, baby pony 4 years old and classes for all levels and private lessons on ponies and horses, walking and hiking on the plains of Champagne, boarding horses and ponies ...
Guinguette: In a beautiful setting on the banks of the Seine, on Sunday afternoons and public holidays (from 15:30 to 20:30), from May to September, you can dance and enjoy the atmosphere of the taverns of old tunes musette, tango or paso doble. Open until the last Sunday of September.

Detailed information
Transport	Train station of Romilly-sur-Seine
Information points	Tourist Office of Romilly-sur-Seine

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

The Rabardel late March.

Rabardel The festival, organized by the Youth and Culture Jean Guillemin, moved to the end of March, over two consecutive weekends of concerts where ten French music is in the spotlight. Camilla, Clarks, Lola Lafon, Mali, Da Silva ... are so many young promising talents of the future French stage who have already moved to Romilly-sur-Seine.
Information on the MJC +33 3 25 39 59 90.

The Spring Carnival: Each year, Romilly celebrates the arrival of spring with parades and strength in color, floats and dancers, street entertainment and confetti. As long as the sun does its part, and more than 500 people who roam the streets of Romilly during a very emotional day.
The music lovers: in the month of July.

Another highlight of the cultural season Romilly, music lovers who are known throughout the region and beyond. Taking place over eight days in July at Park Beakers, this series of free concerts and outdoor gathers every year hundreds of people. Many styles of music are represented, from rock to metal to reggae. So, advice to lovers, come, you also celebrate the arrival of summer in Romilly!
Information on the MJC +33 3 25 39 59 90.

The Village Gourmet: the first week of October.

This event is probably the most popular event Romilly-sur-Seine, and also the most anticipated. Every year during the first week of October, the principle is simple: there is a large exhibition devoted to the culinary specialties of a region or country. For four days, so you can enjoy many quality products under a large tent mounted on occasion, the central square of the city. And to accompany the spirit of the Village People, a trade fair, street entertainment and a carnival (Park beakers) are also present.
Information at the Town Hall at +33 3 25 39 43 80.

Christmas Market: 2nd weekend of December on Martyrs' Square.

A tradition of fun shine the eyes of small and warms the heart of the greatest. Sweets, mulled wine, local produce and traditional carriage rides ...
Information at the Town Hall at +33 3 25 39 43 80.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Maizières la Grande Paroisse: A 6 km away from Romilly-sur-Seine, Maizières la Grande Paroisse, the birthplace of the famous biscuit "the Maiziéron" is also a commune of the most interesting to visit the region Romillon. Anthology of his most famous sites ...:

Those who feel the soul of a browser or who want to play explorers can travel up the river which originates from Poussey Mesrigny Vallant and St. George.
See also the church of Saint-Denis, whose oldest part dates back to the 12th century and also houses a rich collection of statues.
There used to be a castle, seat of the Barony of powerful Poussey at Maizières. There are now a stately 19th century.
Finally, Achille Flaubert, Gustave Flaubert's father was born in Maizières-the-Great Parish in 1784. He enjoyed great reputation in France and abroad thanks to his innovations in surgical operations.

Parc du Moulin Rouge Ossey-les-Trois-Maisons: Wildlife park located in the countryside, this haven of peace where live domestic and wild animals (kangaroos, ostriches, four-horned sheep, emus, coatis, rheas, llamas) will delight young and old with his arm over the river where live ducks, geese and swans; its picnic area and very well shaded playground for children. Finally, for those who want to tease the stud, a fishing hole is available to satisfy their passion. Admission fee. Enquiries +33 3 25 21 60 87.
Walks nearby: The Tourist Office of Nogent and Seine Valley (OTNVS) offers four marked trails for hikers and cyclists. These walks will help you discover the surrounding villages and countryside of Romilly Aube, so typical of major grain producing areas of the Paris Basin. The antenna of the OTNVS Romilly-sur-Seine offers and four brochures entitled "The wanderings of OTNVS" they describe the route taken and have a number of explanatory notes on sites and monuments encountered during these walks:

Discovering the Three Saints (Valle-Saint-Georges, Sainte-Marie-Droupt: 21 km).
Discovery Walk (Traînel La Louptière-nard: 10 and 16 km).
From Bassée the High Plains (Cranbrook, Pont-sur-Seine, Saint-Hilaire-sous-Romilly: 10, 14 and 19 km).
Walk in the Valley Ardusson (Marigny-le-Chatel, Ossey-les-Trois-Maisons, Saint-Martin-de-Bossenay, Saint-Fleury: 10 and 20 km).
Information for the antenna OTNVS Romilly.

LINKS

www.ville-romilly-sur-seine.fr

Official site of the City of Romilly-sur-Seine

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WEATHER

Wednesday 15 February
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Min. 1°C - Max. 6°C

Thursday 16 February
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Min. 1°C - Max. 6°C

Friday 17 February
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Min. -1°C - Max. 5°C

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