Talk:Saint-Germain-en-Laye
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I once read that the Paris to St Germain railway (part of which is now the RER A) was the first railway in France. can anyone verify this? -- Tarquin
- tracked it down. Not the first in France, but the first from Paris, August 24, 1837. Engines stopped at Le Pecq, unable to climb the slope to St Germain. -- Tarquin
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- Well it was. But that depends which definition of railway you use. It was th first publically usable passenger railway in France. The oldest line was in the Massif Central and was horse drawn. It is accepted that Le Chemin de Fer de St Germain is the oldest line in France. I will look into my literature and give you some dates if you wish. Captain scarlet 12:55, 5 March 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Transportation
I see user Captain Scarlet removed Achères – Grand Cormier station from the transportation section. This station, despite its name, is located on the territory of the commune of Saint-Germain-en-Laye. Check any ordnance map (IGN map) if in doubt.
Also, note that Saint-Germain – Grande Ceinture station (on the Transilien) and Saint-Germain-en-Laye station (on the RER) are two distinct stations, located at opposite ends of town. Hardouin 14:00, 23 March 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Final Resting Place of the Last of the Stuart Kings
The Church at Saint-Germain-en-Laye (just opposite the Castle) is the final resting place of the last of the Stuart Kings, James vii of Scotland and the ii of England, who was given sanctuary by King Louis xiv, after the former's defeat in Ireland. James, who fled the Field of the Boyne, when he saw that his troops were losing, went down in Irish lore as "Séamus a' chaca," James the Shit.--PeadarMaguidhir 18:59, 15 July 2006 (UTC)
Irish lore also has it, that after the defeat at Aughrim, James arrived at Limerick, before the messenger sent to announce the outcome of the battle. At the gates of Limerick, he met a good burgess of that city, and said, "My cowardly troops have deserted me." To which that fine lady replied, "Yes, but Your Majesty has won the race."--PeadarMaguidhir 11:32, 16 July 2006 (UTC)
