Sèvres

Sèvres (French pronunciation: [sɛvʁə]) is a commune in the southwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 9.9 km (6.2 mi) from the centre of Paris and is in the department of Hauts-de-Seine in the region of Île-de-France.

The commune is known for its famous porcelain production at the Manufacture nationale de Sèvres and for being the location of the International Bureau of Weights and Measures.

Geography

Location

Sèvres is a commune in the western suburbs of Paris, 10.5 kilometres (6.5 mi) to the west of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris, with an eastern edge by the River Seine. The commune borders the Île Seguin, an island in the River Seine, in the commune of Boulogne-Billancourt, adjoining Sèvres.

Map of the commune

Map of the commune

View of the commune of Sèvres in red on the map of Paris and the "Petite Couronne"

View of the commune of Sèvres in red on the map of Paris and the "Petite Couronne"

Geology and landforms

The area of the commune is 391 hectares (970 acres). The altitude varies between 27–171 metres (89–561 ft).

Sèvres (disambiguation)

Sèvres may refer to: