How did Mennecy transform from a peaceful village to a bustling town? Before 1970, Mennecy was a charming village in the Essonne Valley. It boasted picturesque houses, a 13th-century church, and a rich history tied to the Dukes of Villeroy and its porcelain manufacturing. The town even hosted notable figures like Napoleon and the painter Paul Cézanne. However, a pivotal moment in 1970 changed Mennecy’s trajectory. The town council unanimously approved an agreement with the LEVITT company to construct 1,600 homes. This marked the beginning of Mennecy’s rapid urbanization. Between 1970 and 2003, Mennecy’s population surged from 4,000 to 13,000 inhabitants. The village, once characterized by agriculture and small industries, embraced a new identity as a residential suburb of Paris.
Центральный дом работников искусств
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