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Commune of Coupvray |
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| Coordinates | 48°53′34″N 2°47′39″E / 48.89278°N 2.79417°E | |
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Île-de-France | |
| Department | Seine-et-Marne | |
| Arrondissement | Torcy | |
| Canton | Thorigny-sur-Marne | |
| Intercommunality | Val d'Europe | |
| Mayor | Martine Dogit (2008–2014) |
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| Statistics | ||
| Elevation | 41–132 m (130–430 ft) | |
| Land area1 | 8.09 km2 (3.12 sq mi) | |
| Population2 | 2,829 (2006) | |
| - Density | 350 /km2 (910 /sq mi) | |
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| INSEE/Postal code | 77132/ 77700 | |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
| 2 Population sans doubles comptes: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | ||
Coupvray is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France.
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People
Coupvray was the birthplace and home of Louis Braille. Braille's home is now a museum and visitor attraction.
Points of interest
The Castle of Rohan, built over the period 1596–1602 by Hercule de Rohan, Duke of Montbazon, is another visitor attraction, although it is now mostly in ruins. Disneyland Resort Paris is also nearby.
Demographics
Inhabitants of Coupvray are known as Cupressiens.
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See also
References
References
- Official Web site of the village of Coupvray (French)
- 1999 Land Use, from IAURIF (Institute for Urban Planning and Development of the Paris-Île-de-France région (English)
- French Ministry of Culture list for Coupvray (French)
- Map of Coupvray on Michelin (English)
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