Fontenay Aux Roses is a commune in the southwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 8.6 km. (5.3 miles) from the center of Paris.

FACTS AND FIGURES

• Population: 23,500
• The commune name originates from a local stream to the hillside from the Châtillon plateau
• Fontenay includes Commissariat a l'énergie atomique where the Pile Zoé was activated
• Is served by Fontenay-aux-Roses station on Paris RER line B

SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS

• Médiatheque
• Cinéma le Scarron