Etampes is a commune in the metropolitan area of Paris, France. It is located 48.1 km. (29.9 miles) south-southwest from the center of Paris.

FACTS AND FIGURES

• Population: 22,000
• Is a sous-préfecture of the Essonne département, being the seat of the Arrondissement of Étampes
• Town existed at the beginning of the 7th century and in the early Middle Ages belonged to the crown domain
• Lies on the river Chalouette, a tributary of the Juine which waters the eastern outskirts of the town

SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS

• Notre-Dame du Fort
• Saint-Martin Church
• Saint-Basile church
• Sculptures