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History

During the French Revolution, Savigny-le-Temple (meaning "Savigny the temple") was temporarily renamed Savigny-sur-Balory (meaning "Savigny upon Balory", after the small Balory river). It was also temporarily renamed Savigny-le-Port (meaning "Savigny the port"). These changes were probably motivated by the religious connotation of the word "temple".

Demographics

Inhabitants of Savigny-le-Temple are called ''Savigniens''.

Personalities

Claude Makélélé Claude Makélélé Sinda (born 18 February 1973) is a French Manager (association football), football manager and former Football player, professional player who played as a defensive midfielder. He last managed Super League Greece club Astera ...

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player (Real Madrid, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain), grew up in Savigny-le-Temple. * Olivier Bernard, football player (Newcastle United, Southampton, Rangers), grew up in Savigny-le-Temple. *

Clément Chantôme Clément Jean Robert Chantôme (born 11 September 1987) is a French professional Association football, footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Championnat National 2 club C'Chartres Football, C'Chartres. Following his graduation from th ...

, football player (Paris Saint-Germain), grew up in Savigny-le-Temple.

Transport

Savigny-le-Temple is served by Savigny-le-Temple – Nandy station on Paris RER line .

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