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Bourg-la-Reine is a commune in the southern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 9.1 km. (5.6 miles) from the center of Paris.
The inhabitants are called Réginaburgiens.
History
In 1792, during the French Revolution, Bourg-la-Reine (meaning "Queen borough") was renamed Bourg-l'Égalité (meaning "Equality borough"). The name Bourg-la-Reine was restored in 1812.
Transportation
Bourg-la-Reine is served by Bourg-la-Reine station on Paris RER line B.
Miscellaneous
Bourg-la-Reine was the birthplace of:
- Évariste Galois, mathematician
- Louis Joxe (1901-1991), statesman
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