Bourg-la-Reine is a commune in the southern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 9.1 km from the center of Paris.

History

In 1792, during the French Revolution, Bourg-la-Reine (meaning "Town of the Queen") was renamed Bourg-l'Égalité (meaning "Equality borough"). The name Bourg-la-Reine was restored in 1812.

Population

The inhabitants are called Réginaburgiens.

Transport

Bourg-la-Reine is served by Bourg-la-Reine station on Paris RER line B.

Education

Public schools in the commune include: Nearby public senior high schools: Private schools in the commune: There are nearby institutes of higher education in Paris, Châtenay-Malabry, and Sceaux.

Twinning

The town is twinned with:

Personalities

Bourg-la-Reine was the birthplace of: Marquis de Condorcet (1743–1794) died in the city's prison during the French Revolution, and is buried in the city's cemetery. Alain Delon (1935-2024) actor, singer, filmmaker, and businessman, grew up in the city Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat (1844–1910), ceramicist, spent the last twenty years of his life there. His home is now a museum exhibiting 120 original works.

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