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Lognes
ℹ️Practical info — Lognes
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- Take advantage of the dedicated pedestrian and cycling paths that connect the city's various lakes.
- To experience the lively Asian culture, visit the local supermarkets and eateries on weekends when they are most lively.
- The RER A train provides a fast connection to central Paris, making it an excellent base.
- Bring a picnic to enjoy by one of the lakes during sunny afternoons.
🍽 Food
Try a steaming bowl of Vietnamese noodle soup at one of the specialized restaurants in the main Asian commercial area.
Grab a quick and delicious French-Vietnamese fusion sandwich from a local Asian bakery.
Share various steamed baskets in a traditional Chinese restaurant near the RER station.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Explore the large Asian grocers for exotic fruits, imported snacks, and specialty ingredients.
Browse the small shops in the town center for everyday French clothing and accessories.
One of the most popular lakes, great for a peaceful walk along the water.
A smaller, serene lake surrounded by greenery, handy for bird watching or reading.
Water temperature…
Lognes is a bustling municipality in the Seine-et-Marne department, located approximately 20 kilometers east of Paris. It is a key component of the Val Maubuée sector in the Marne-la-Vallée new town area. The town underwent a radical transformation from a rural village to a planned urban center during the 1980s. Lognes is famous for its 'chain of lakes', five interconnected artificial ponds that provide a scenic backdrop and ecological balance to the urban environment. Socially, Lognes is renowned for its significant Asian community, predominantly of Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Laotian descent, which has deeply influenced the town's cultural and commercial landscape. It is often cited as the municipality with the highest proportion of Asian residents in France. Economically, it is home to the Lognes-Émerainville airfield, the busiest light aviation airport in the region. The town is well-served by public transport, specifically the RER A line, linking it quickly to central Paris and Disneyland Paris. Its modern infrastructure and multicultural atmosphere make it a unique example of French urban development.
- Location: Île-de-France, France
- Top sights: Segrais Lake · Saint Martin Church · Lognes Airfield
- Nearby: Vaires-sur-Marne (4 km)
- Population: ~15.074
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 3 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 4 |
| Rain mm | 54 | 50 | 52 | 39 | 64 | 60 | 55 | 59 | 42 | 57 | 61 | 69 |
Geography
Facts
- Number of lakes: 5
- Primary train station: Lognes (RER A)
- Area: 3.37 square kilometers
- Postal code: 77185
- Elevation: 70 to 109 meters
- Estimated proportion of Asian residents: approx. 40%
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Sights in the town Lognes (5)
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