Athis-Mons


Athis-Mons is a commune in the southern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris.
Inhabitants are called Athégiens.
A small part of Orly International Airport lies on the territory of the commune of Athis-Mons.

History

Athis-Mons was formed in 1817 by joining two villages, Athis and Mons. Nowadays the lower area of the commune is commonly called Athis-Val.
A significant portion of Athis-Mons was destroyed during the Allied bombing raid of 18 April 1944. Approximately 300 people died and 4,000 people were left homeless. Athis-Mons had to be entirely rebuilt after the war.

Geography

Athis-Mons is located at the confluence of Orge and Seine rivers, and at the southern edge of the international airport of Orly.

Administration

The canton of Athis-Mons has 2 communes and 36,615 inhabitants. Athis-Mons is a twin town of Ballina in Ireland.

Transport

Athis-Mons is served by Athis-Mons station on Paris RER line C.

Education

The commune has nine preschools and eight elementary schools.
There is a private Catholic school,.

Twin towns - sister cities

Athis-Mons is twinned with: