Charenton-le-Pont
Commune in Île-de-France, France
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Charenton-le-Pont (French pronunciation: [ʃaʁɑ̃tɔ̃ lə pɔ̃] ; lit. 'Charenton-the-Bridge') or simply Charenton is a commune situated just southeast of Paris, France. It is located 6.2 km (3.9 mi) from the centre of Paris, to the north of the confluence of the Seine and Marne rivers; the 'Bridge' part of the name refers to the stone bridge across the Marne. It is one of the most densely populated municipalities in Europe.
The Charenton psychiatric hospital is located in the neighbouring commune of Charenton-Saint-Maurice, which changed its name in 1842 to Saint-Maurice.
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Paris Masters
Annual tennis tournament in Paris, France
1.5 mi away
Bois de Vincennes
Public park in Paris
1.3 mi away
Bibliothèque nationale de France
National library of France in Paris
1.4 mi away
Accor Arena
Indoor sports arena and concert hall in Paris, France
1.5 mi away
12th arrondissement of Paris
Municipal arrondissement in Île-de-France, France
1.2 mi away
Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales
Academic language institution in France
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