Savigny-le-Temple: Guide

Savigny-le-Temple is a commune in France|commune in the southeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 33.2 km. (20.6 miles) from the Kilometre Zero|center of Paris, in the "new town#France|new town" of Sénart, created in the 1970s, of which it is the most populated commune.

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".

Transport

Savigny-le-Temple is served by Savigny-le-Temple – Nandy (Paris RER)|Savigny-le-Temple – Nandy station on Paris RER D|RER line D.

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