Asnières-sur-Seine was originally known simply as Asnières. The name was recorded for the first time in apapal bull of 1158 – asAsnerias, fromMedieval Latinasinaria, meaning "donkey farm". The poor soil of Asnières, whereheather grew in medieval times, was probably deemed suitable only for the breeding of donkeys. By the early 20th century it had become a favourite boating centre for Parisians, and its industries includedboat building.[4]
On 15 February 1968 the commune was officially renamed Asnières-sur-Seine to distinguish it from other French communes also called Asnières.
1 This group is made up largely of former French settlers, such aspieds-noirs inNorthwest Africa, followed by former colonial citizens who had French citizenship at birth (such as was often the case for the native elite in French colonies), as well as to a lesser extent foreign-born children of French expatriates. A foreign country is understood as a country not part of France in 1999, so a person born for example in 1950 in Algeria, when Algeria was an integral part of France, is nonetheless listed as a person born in a foreign country in French statistics.
2 An immigrant is a person born in a foreign country not having French citizenship at birth. An immigrant may have acquired French citizenship since moving to France, but is still considered an immigrant in French statistics. On the other hand, persons born in France with foreign citizenship (the children of immigrants) are not listed as immigrants.
The commune is divided between twocantons (departmental constituencies):
Asnières-sur-Seine: composed of part of the commune of Asnières-sur-Seine. Currently represented by Josiane Fischer (UDI) and André Mancipoz (LR).
Courbevoie-1: composed of part of the commune ofCourbevoie and of the remainder of the commune of Asnières-sur-Seine. Currently represented by Daniel Courtès (LR) and Marie-Pierre Limoge (UDI).
Car traffic in Asnières is difficult. Most of the traffic is on the banks of the Seine around the city. The crossing of the Asnières bridge is extremely crowded and slow during peak hours. The Grand rue Charles-de-Gaulle followed by the Avenue d'Argenteuil are also impractical as they also deserve Bois-Colombes and northern towns. Moreover, the city has very few parking spaces, and garages and private parking spaces are scarce and expensive.
Between 2010 and 2013, there was a development plan to change the one-way streets of the city to become two-way for bicycles.
TheAsnières Volley 92 participates inLigue B (2nd national level) and plays at the Courtilles gymnasium. The city also has ahandball club in agreement with neighboring cities. For the 2017–2018 season, the first team evolves in Pool 2 in National 2. Finally, the city counts, with the Molosses, anAmerican football club, created in 1992, evolving in Casque d'Or (D2), 2-time vice-champion of France of D1 (1999, and 2014).
A full-contact club, known as ABC (Asnieres Boxing Club) is also managed by a coaching team composed with ex-France and European champions. Around 100 members take part in trainings three times a Week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday). Thejudo andjujitsu club Arts Martiaux d'Asnières uses several of the town's gyms.[12]
Between 1884 and 1886 Seurat paintedSunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grand Jatte, using a new technique – which came to be known aspointillism – of forming an image from patterns of tiny coloured dots.[13]
Exterior of a Restaurant at Asnières, summer 1887 (Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam)
The Rispal Restaurant at Asnières, summer 1887(Nelson-Atkins Museum of Fine Art, Kansas City)
The Seine with the Pont de la Grande Jatte, summer 1887 (Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam)
Vincent van Gogh made aseries of paintings of Asnières. Influenced byimpressionism andpointillism, he modified his traditional style and used vivid colour, shorter brushstrokes, and perspective to engage the viewer. His views of the banks of the Seine represent an important progression towards his later landscape paintings.[14][15] In Asnières, within walking distance of his brother Theo's flat in Montmartre, van Gogh painted parks, cafés, restaurants, and the river.[16]
The Franco-Irish composer and pianistGeorge O'Kelly died here in 1914.
Louis Vuitton opened his first workshop and resided here until his death. The workshop still stands today and some emblematic pieces are still made there (rigid trunks, leather models).[20][21]
TheHutu Rwandan businessman and suspected war criminalFélicien Kabuga was arrested here on 16 May 2020 after 26 years as a fugitive forcrimes against humanity committed during theRwandan genocide. Specifically, he is accused of funding the genocide as well as buying thousands ofmachetes and importing them into Rwanda for use as weapons to killTutsis during the genocide.[22]
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