Javel, Paris

Javel (French pronunciation:

Location

Situated on 261 hectares, the neighborhood is bordered to the north by Rue Linois and Rue des Entrepreneurs, to the east by Rue de la Croix-Nivert and Rue Lecourbe, to the south by the Paris - Issy-les-Moulineaux heliport, and to the west by the Seine.

History

In the 15th century, the neighborhood was named "Javetz" and situated to the south of the Grenelle plain bordering the Seine and to the west of Paris. The neighborhood was founded as a small port and a boat garage. The region became better known starting in the 17th century for its windmill and its stylish gathering spots frequented by swimmers, fishermen, and boaters.

From the 19th to the 20th century, the name of this place was spelled "Javelle".^[1][2]

Before its annexation to Paris in 1860, it was part of the

The headquarters of the

The following sites are found within the Javel neighborhood: the

Additionally, to south of the Boulevard Périphérique is a small section of the 15th arrondissement that was formerly a parade ground and then an airfield (at the beginning of the 20th century), but which is now occupied by the Paris - Issy-les-Moulineaux heliport, a sports complex (the Parc omnisport Suzanne-Lenglen), a recreational center (Aquaboulevard) and a small housing community called Les Frères-Voisin.

Transportation

Javel is served by the

Demographics

• Population of the Javel neighborhood (area: 260.9 hectares/644.7 acres):^[4]

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