Savigny-le-Temple () is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne Department of France in the Île-de-France in north-central France. It is located in the south-eastern suburbs of Paris, from the center of Paris. It is the largest commune in the "new town" of Sénart, created in the 1970s.
History
During the French Revolution, Savigny-le-Temple (meaning "Savigny the temple") was temporarily renamed Savigny-sur-Balory (meaning "Savigny upon Balory", after the small Balory river). It was also temporarily renamed Savigny-le-Port (meaning "Savigny the port"). These changes were probably motivated by the religious connotation of the word "temple".
Demographics
Inhabitants of Savigny-le-Temple are called Savigniens.
Personalities
Claude Makélélé, football player (Real Madrid, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain), grew up in Savigny-le-Temple. Olivier Bernard, football player (Newcastle United, Southampton, Rangers), grew up in Savigny-le-Temple. Clément Chantôme, football player (Paris Saint-Germain), grew up in Savigny-le-Temple.
Transport
Savigny-le-Temple is served by Savigny-le-Temple – Nandy station on Paris RER line .
See also
Communes of the Seine-et-Marne department
References
External links
Official site
1999 Land Use, from IAURIF (Institute for Urban Planning and Development of the Paris-Île-de-France région)