Sénart

France
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Also known as: Melun-Sénart
Formerly:
Melun-Sénart

Sénart, community in the départements of Seine-et-Marne and Essonne, Île-de-France région, north-central France. An agglomeration of eight villages southeast of Paris (Cesson, Combs-la-Ville, Tigery, Vert-Saint-Denis, Nandy, Mossy Cramayel, Réau, and Savigny-le-Temple), Sénart is one of the villes nouvelles (new towns) that were developed outside the capital beginning in 1965. Growth of Sénart has been relatively modest, partly as a result of over-optimistic projections made at the time of its launch. Nonetheless, considerable residential development has occurred. The community’s economy is based on light industry and services.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Jeff Wallenfeldt.