Montfermeil (French pronunciation: [mɔ̃fɛʁmɛj] ⓘ) is a commune in the eastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 17.2 km (10.7 mi) from the center of Paris.
Montfermeil is famous as the location of Thénardiers‘ inn in Les Misérables. It has made the headlines due to troubles in its social estate called “les Bosquets”.
History
The name Montfermeil possibly derives from the Latin montem firmaculum, meaning ‘closed mountain‘.[3] However, it may derive from the Latin mons ferre meaning ‘burnt mountain’.[4]
The Hôtel de Ville was completed in 1853.[5]
Population
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Heraldry
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The arms of Montfermeil are blazoned : Gules, 3 roses argent.
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Points of interest
Economy
Montfermeil at one time had the head office of Titus Software.[8]
Transport
Montfermeil is served by two stations of the Paris Métro, RER, or suburban rail network. The closest stations are Le Raincy–Villemomble–Montfermeil station and Le Chénay-Gagny.
Education
Schools in Montfermeil:
- Seven combined preschools and elementary schools: L’Arc en Ciel, Paul Eluard, Jules Ferry, Danielle Casanova, Victor Hugo, Jean-Baptiste Clement, and Joliot Curie[9]
- Junior high schools: Jean Jaures and Pablo Picasso[10]
Notable people
- Emre Akbaba, footballer
- Samba Diakité, footballer
- Metehan Güçlü, footballer
- Ladj Ly, filmmaker
- Aïssa Laïdouni, footballer
- Larrys Mabiala, footballer
- Christopher Maboulou, footballer
- Kamulete Makiese, footballer
- Orphee Neola, athlete
- Kevynn Nyokas, handball player
- Olivier Nyokas, handball player
- Henri Pescarolo, racing driver
- Listner Pierre-Louis, footballer
- Johny Placide, footballer
- Christian Potel, former professional footballer
- Mamadou Samassa, footballer
- Joel Sami, footballer
See also
References
- ^ “Répertoire national des élus: les maires”. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 5 May 2026.
- ^ “Populations de référence 2023” (in French). National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 18 December 2025.
- ^ https://uk.tourisme93.com/montfermeil.html
- ^ https://www.wisdomlib.org/cities/montfermeil-18190
- ^ “La Folie-Joyeuse, Hôtel-de-Ville de Montfermeil”. Seine-Saint-Denis Tourisme. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ Des villages de Cassini aux communes d’aujourd’hui: Commune data sheet Montfermeil, EHESS (in French).
- ^ Population municipale entre 1968 et 2023, INSEE
- ^ “Profile.” Titus Games. 30 June 1998. Retrieved on 4 September 2012. “310 Avenue Daniel Perdrige, 93370 Montfermeil.”
- ^ “Les écoles maternelles et élémentaires.” Montfermeil. Retrieved on September 7, 2016.
- ^ “Les collèges.” Montfermeil. Retrieved on September 7, 2016.
External links
- Official website (in French)
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