Courcouronnes


Courcouronnes is a former commune in the southern suburbs of Paris, France. On 1 January 2019, it was merged into the new commune Évry-Courcouronnes. It is located from the centre of Paris, in the "new town" of Évry Ville Nouvelle, created in the 1960s.

History

A 19th century aqueduct, which brings drinking water from the rivers Vanne and Loing to the city of Paris, crosses the outskirts of Courcouronnes.

Economy

, a commercial company that sells the Ariane rockets, is based there. Carrefour's Hypermarket division is based in the city.
Accor was formerly headquartered in Courcouronnes.

Education

There are the following schools: