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Departure town

Vue de Corbeil-Essonnes (Photo : L. Antoni)

Corbeil-Essonnes

Situated in the south-eastern part of Essonne department, with a population over 40,000, Corbeil-Essonnes is a town of multiple facets. Its historical heritage includes numerous architectural wonders, like the Great Mills, St Spire Cathedral, St John Commandery... Many artistic and sporting events make Corbeil-Essonnes a lively place, such as the jazz festival, a gymnastic competition, a commercial fair, the Bread Festival... A dynamic town, it is home to major companies the likes of Snecma (plane engines) and Altis (semiconductors). And the city has taken on a new face over the past decade, with major urban renovation schemes.

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