Montfort-l'Amaury
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|---|---|
| Region | Île-de-France |
| Department | Yvelines |
| Arrondissement | Rambouillet |
| Canton | Montfort-l'Amaury |
| Postal Code | 78940 |
| INSEE Code | 78420 |
| Inhabitants | Monfortois sing. -e pl. |
| Population | 3,137 (1999) |
| Area | 5.71 km² |
| Density | 549.39/km² |
| Location: | Longitude: 1.81/1°48'36' E Latitude: 48.778/48°46'40' N |
| Altitude | center: 98 highesy: 183 m |
| Website: | www.ville-montfort-l-amaury.fr |
Montfort-l'Amaury is a commune in the Yvelines department in the southwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 20 km SW of Rambouillet.
The name originates from Amaury I de Montfort, the first dynasty of the Comtes de Montfort.
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[edit] Geography
The commune has slopes in the north which includes the Rambouillet Forest which covers 220 km². The city is located on a rocky area of 183 m above sea level.
[edit] History
King Robert II built a castle in 996 in the hills of Montfort. The castle was destroyed by the English during the Hundred Years' War. Montfort-l'Amaury was the stronghold of the Montfort family from the start of the 9th century. Amaury I built the ramparts.
The Comté de Montfort was related to the Duchy of Brittany following the marriage of Yolande de Dreux-Montfort with Arthur of Brittany in 1294. The crown returned to France when Brittany became a part of France under Francis I.
[edit] Sites of interest
- Ruins of the castle
- Maison de Maurice Ravel, from the 20th century. Maurice Ravel live there since 1920 which is now a museum.
- Chateau de Groussay, built in the 19th century
[edit] Famous people who lived or died at Monfort-l'Amaury
- Maurice Ravel
- Jean Anouilh
- Jean Monnet
[edit] Twinnings
- Nickelich, Germany
[edit] External links
- Map and aerial photos
| North: Méré | ||
| West: Gosrouvre | Montfort-l'Amaury (commune) | East: Bazoches-sur-Guyonnne |
| South: Mesnuls and Saint-Léger-en-Yvelines |
