SÈVRES, a town of France, department of Seine-et-Oise, on the left bank of the Seine, between the hills of Mendon and St Cloud, 6 miles N.W. of Paris. It is chiefly remarkable for the manufacture of the fine porcelain that takes its name from the town. The manufacture was removed from Vincennes to the present large building, in 1755, when it was purchased by Louis XV. It is now the property of the nation. There is here a large museum of porcelain, containing specimens of all ages and countries. Sèvres is also remarkable for the colouring of the china; and has manufactures of colour, enamel, and painted glass. Pop. 4891.