Évry-Courcouronnes () is a commune in the southern suburbs of Paris, France, prefecture of the department of Essonne.Commune d’Évry-Courcouronnes (91228), INSEE
It was established on 1 January 2019 from the amalgamation of the communes of Évry and Courcouronnes.
The city is the home of the Genopole.
Population Populations of the area corresponding with the commune of Évry-Courcouronnes at 1 January 2025.
Place names, gaps and districts
City Center / Agora Bois Guillaume
Champs Elysées (bordering Ris-Orangis) Parc aux Biches (near Ris-Orangis) Bras-de-Fer (bordering Corbeil-Essonnes) The Aunettes (bordering Lisses) The Mousseau Aguado The Garenne (near Bondoufle) Petite Montagne Champtier-du-Coq The Canal / The Horizons (near Ris-Orangis) Grand Bourg (a neighborhood shared by Ris-Orangis) Parc des Loges Bois Sauvage (near Ris-Orangis) Hare Park The Epinettes (near Corbeil-Essonnes) Évry-Village (near Étiolles and Soisy-sur-Seine)
Climate
History
The Hôtel de Ville, which was previously the town hall of Évry, was completed in 1991.
Parks and recreation Parc-du-Lac Courcouronnes is a relatively large park with a walking trail and a small lake. It is home to the famous "Dame du Lac" climbing wall constructed by architect Pierre Szekely in 1975. "SZEKELY Pierre, 1975 : Sculpture escalade béton. En bordure du lac de Courcouronnes, la sculpture" The wall has been closed to the public for the entirety of the 21st century; however, trespassers continue to use it regularly.
Economy Arianespace and Courtepaille have their respective headquarters in Évry-Courcouronnes. The Genopole biocluster research campus is also located in the commune.
Education Institut Mines-Télécom Business School ENSIIE (National School of Computer Science for Industry and Business) Telecom SudParis University of Évry Val d'Essonne
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