It is named after the river Essonne. In 2023, it had a population of 1,338,485, across 194 communes. [4] Essonne was formed on 1 January 1968, when Seine-et-Oise was split into smaller departments. Its prefecture is Évry-Courcouronnes. Its INSEE and postcode number is 91.
Discover all the magnificences of tourism in Essonne: its exceptional historical heritage, its nature conducive to relaxation and adventure, its terroir and its know-how and many leisure activities to do with family or friends, for all age and for all tastes.
Tourism in Essonne old - Official website of Tourism and Leisure in Essonne
The department of Essonne is located in the region of region of Île-de-France. The department of Essonne has the number 91 and is divided into 3 districts , 42 townships and 196 municipalities. Below you will find the localization of Essonne on the map of France, and the satellite map of Essonne.
ESSONNE : map, cities and data of the departement of Essonne 91
Discover Essonne by taking a look at its many castles and museums, and don't forget to visit the medieval town of Dourdan, the charming village of Milly-la-Forêt, the Church of Saint-Sulpice-of-Favières and Estampes, Town of Art and History.
Le département de l' Essonne (/ɛ.sɔn/ Note 1 Écouter ⓘ) est un département français situé au sud de Paris, dans la région Île-de-France. Il est pour partie intégré à la métropole du Grand Paris et tire son nom de la rivière Essonne dont le cours traverse le territoire du département selon un axe sud-nord jusqu'à sa confluence avec la Seine.
Essonne was formerly known as Seine-et-Oise, a department that was dissolved on to create Essonne and other departments in the Île-de-France region.