Lagny-sur-Marne (English: Lagny on the Marne) is a commune in the eastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 26.1 km. (16.2 miles) from the center of Paris.

The commune of Lagny-sur-Marne is part of the Val de Bussy sector, one of the four sectors in the "new town" of Marne-la-Vallée.

History

In 1846 Lagny-sur-Marne annexed the commune of Saint-Denis-du-Port.

Demographics

Inhabitants are called Latignaciens or Laniaques.

As of the census of 1999, the town has a population of .

Transport

Lagny-sur-Marne is served by Lagny – Thorigny station on the Transilien Paris – Est suburban rail line. This station, although administratively located on the territory of the neighboring commune of Thorigny-sur-Marne, lies immediately across the Marne River from the town center of Lagny-sur-marne.

Twinned Cities

Lagny-sur-Marne is twinned with Alnwick, Northumberland in England.

See also

• Communes of the Seine-et-Marne department

External links

• Official site
• 1999 Land Use, from IAURIF (Institute for Urban Planning and Development of the Paris-Île-de-France région
• French Ministry of Culture list for Lagny-sur-Marne
• Map of Lagny-sur-Marne on Michelin