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Aulnay-sous-Bois (French pronunciation: [ɔlnɛsubwa]) is a commune in the north-eastern suburbs of...

Aulnay-sous-Bois (French pronunciation: [ɔlnɛsubwa]) is a commune in the north-eastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 13.9 km (8.6 miles) from the centre of Paris. In October and November 2005, it gained national and international attention as one of the focuses of the French suburb riots. The name Aulnay comes from Medieval Latin alnetum, meaning "alder grove", after the alder trees (French: aulnes) covering the territory of Aulnay-sous-Bois in ancient times. Originally called Aulnay-lès-Bondy (meaning "Aulnay near Bondy"), the commune was renamed Aulnay-sous-Bois (meaning "Aulnay under wood") on 5 January 1903. The wood mentioned in the name is the ancient Bondy Forest which covered most of the area to the northeast of Paris. According to INSEE (2004), the average household income is €15,000. Much of the upper-middle class live in the south of the town. The canton of Aulnay-Sud has a very different character from the canton of Aulnay-Nord, owing to differences in education and wages. For example, the average income in the south of the town is around €20,000 - €25,000 (2004), much higher than the national average of €15,000 (2004). Furthermore, the north (Aulnay-Nord) has