Essonne
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Essonne isn’t really a tourist department. However, you can visit a few châteaux (Dourdan and especially Chamarande) or enjoy several forests.

Overview of Essonne

Essonne isn’t really a tourist department. However, you can visit a few châteaux (Dourdan and especially Chamarande) or enjoy several forests.

Key facts

  • Location:
  • Local time: Heure : Essonne
  • Department code: 91.
  • Bordering departments:
  • Sub-prefectures: Étampes, Palaiseau.
  • Number of communes: 196.
  • Population: 1,287,330 inhabitants (2016).
  • Area: 1,804 km².
  • Highest point:
  • Lowest point:
  • Coastline: 0 km, no maritime access.
  • Interests (out of ): Nature ; Culture ; Relaxation-holidays /

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