Arpajon

He did not emigrate during the Revolution, and spent that period on his estate of Serizy near Arpajon, where the respect in which his father was held protected him from all danger.

A Start in Life 2007

The final stage of the race was an 89.2-mile ride from Arpajon to Paris.

LANCE ARMSTRONG BILL GUTMAN 2003

The final stage of the race was an 89.2-mile ride from Arpajon to Paris.

LANCE ARMSTRONG BILL GUTMAN 2003

The stage was a fairly easy 89-mile ride from Arpajon up to Paris, and then past many of the city's grandest sights: the Louvre, the Tuileries Gardens with their giant summer ferris wheel, the arcaded Rue de Rivoli, the Place de la Concorde with its Egyptian obelisk, and then up the Champs-Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe for a loop that was repeated 10 times.

Armstrong surives as champion 1999

On the riders 'high-speed train to Arpajon, the starting point, Armstrong was given a few moments at the controls.

Armstrong surives as champion 1999

‘I bought a revolver at Arpajon, during another of my brother’s trips to Paris … And as I slept badly I got myself some veronal …

Maigret at the Crossroads Simenon, Georges, 1903- 1963

‘The Gare d’Orsay … No, wait … How much is it to Arpajon?

Maigret at the Crossroads Simenon, Georges, 1903- 1963

‘At Arpajon, no hotel proprietor sold any champagne on Saturday night, and I defy you to find any grilled almonds anywhere in the town …’

Maigret at the Crossroads Simenon, Georges, 1903- 1963

The driver woke him up at Arpajon, in front of the old market with the thatched roof.

Maigret at the Crossroads Simenon, Georges, 1903- 1963

‘Go to Arpajon quick and get the first doctor you can find, to help the professor … Bring back some camphorated oil … Got that?’

Maigret at the Crossroads Simenon, Georges, 1903- 1963