Le Raincy (France)
Facts and figures
Origin of Link: 1962 Finchley Borough Council- Location: Suburb of Paris 13k NE of city centre - France
- Area: 224 ha
- History: Became a commune in 1869
- Population Size: 13,672 approx
- Age: 21% over 60
Le Raincy in detail
Little is known about the origins of the link except that it was established with the old Finchley Borough Council in 1962.
Le Raincy became a commune (borough) in 1869 by decree of Napoleon III. It is situated on ancient forest and meadowland bought by Bordier in 1639, who built a castle there. The estate passed to the Duke of Orleans, who became the King of France, Louis Phillipe. In 1852, the state reclaimed the estate and sold it to individuals in lots, which became Le Raincy. It is now a suburb of Paris.
Places of interest include the churches of Notre Dame and Saint Louis. Le Raincy is also twinned with Clusone, in Italy.
Le Raincy is situated 13k to the north east of Paris. It covers an area of 224 hectares and a total population of 13,672.
The Town Council is made up of 33 members, including the Mayor and nine Deputy Mayors, who are elected for a six-year term.
Further information
Friends of La Raincy contacts:
- Chairman: Don Goodman 35 West Walk, East Barnet, Herts EN4 8NA Tel: 020 8368 0383
- Secretary: Mrs Jean Abery 8 Woodfield Drive, East Barnet Herts EN4 8PA Tel: 020 8368 5809
- Treasurer: Mr E Dutton 4 Briarfield Avenue, Finchley N3 2LH Tel: 020 8346 4289
- Membership Secretary: Ms Gwen Knights 3 Eysham Court, 69 Station Road, New Barnet Herts EN5 1PS Tel: 020 8449 2250
- Vice Chairman: Mr J Smith 19 Prayle Grove, London NW2 1AS Tel:020 8458 6575
Friends’ activities include annual exchanges and fundraising.
