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Seine-Saint-Denis
Seine-Saint-Denis (department number 93), the north east suburbs of Paris, is located in the Île-de-France region. The department forms an inner ring around Paris, known as the ‘petite couronne’ along with two other small departments, Hauts-de-Seine and Val-de-Marne.
The capital of Seine-Saint-Denis is Bobigny and the towns of Le Raincy and Saint-Denis are also of note.
The department is small and as you would expect for the suburbs of Paris, it is highly populated with an estimated population of 1,484,996 people.
The department is one of three that is home to Disneyland Resort Paris. The Marne-la-Vallée, where the popular resort is situated, is in the eastern suburbs of Paris and covers the departments of Seine-et-Marne, Seine-Saint-Denis and Val-de-Marne. Europe’s leading tourist complex is ideally located just 32km outside of the city centre and includes two theme parks, an entertainment district and seven Disney-owned hotels
Seine-Saint-Denis was created in 1964 and is known locally as 'l'neuf trois' the departments number which is 'nine three'. The area that is now Seine-Saint-Denis encompassed the largest industrial zone in the whole of France and was referred to as 'le Manchester français'. The area suffered greatly during the industrial crisis and high unemployment was the result.
Why you should visit Seine-Saint-Denis for your next holiday in France
Seine-Saint-Denis is the perfect destination if you fancy a break close to the capital of France but do not necessarily want to be in the thick of it. It is home to many important sites and places of interest including the Stade de France, the Basilica de St-Denis and the worlds largest flea market. The department is easily accessible from the UK as Charles de Gaulle International Airport is located here.
The Ile de France region has France's lowest rainfall; however Paris is known for its unexpected rain showers which can occur at any time of year. Summer temperatures are mild to warm, with occasional heat waves, while winters are very chilly with temperatures hovering around freezing point.
What to see and do in Seine-Saint-Denis
Seine-Saint-Denis staged the football World Cup finals in 1998 and a stadium was built to accommodate the event. The Stade de France is the largest multifunction Olympic-sized stadium in the world and is clearly visible as you pass through the department. The stadium is used for a mixture of events including concerts as well as sporting competitions.
Bobigny
A short drive from Paris will bring you to Bobigny, the department's capital, which is located 9.1 km (5.6 miles) from the centre of Paris. Largely a residential town, it still encompasses some of the office, commercial and industrial functions. The town is efficiently linked to Paris' city centre, which makes it a great base.
Le Raincy
Le Raincy is located 13.2 km (8.2 miles) from the centre of Paris. It is home to the historic monument of the Notre-Dame du Raincy church, which welcomes a large number of tourists each year. It is still in use today and a good number of visitors are from Japan as there is a smaller replica of the church built in the suburbs of Tokyo.
Saint-Denis
The town of Saint-Denis, which shares its name with the department, is located 9.4 kilometres (5.8 miles) from the centre of Paris.
The main focus in the town is its magnificent cathedral, the Basilica de St-Denis, which is the burial site for the majority of the French monarchs. Many consider this cathedral to be the birthplace of the Gothic style in European architecture. During the French Revolution, the Basilica was badly damaged. Napoleon ordered urgent repairs be carried out and it was successfully restored. Today, it is possible to explore the Cathedral along with its tombs and crypt in an hour long tour.
The town's Musée d'Art et d'Histoire is another popular attraction and is situated not far from the Basilica. Located in a restored section of a former Carmelite convent, the museum's collection includes an excellent exhibition on local archaeology, nineteenth and twentieth century industrial landscape paintings and a superb reconstruction of an apothecary's shop. The museum also houses a collection of documents relating to the Paris Commune of 1871.
St-Denis boasts three weekly markets held on a Tuesday, Friday and Sunday in the square by the town hall and inside the covered halles nearby.
Saint-Ouen
Nearby Saint-Ouen has the world's largest antique and flea market known as Les Puces de Saint-Ouen which is particularly popular with American visitors. Open on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, the market covers 7 hectares and offers a mixture of shops, displays and stands.
Neuilly-sur-Marne
The city of Neuilly-sur-Marne is situated on the edge of the Marne River and is a great location for a gentle meander. Barges can be spotted mooring up and a variety of sporting activities can also be enjoyed such as sailing and oaring.
How to get to Seine-Saint-Denis
By Air
Both of France's major airports are located in Ile de France. Paris is just 50 minutes flying time from London's airports and most of the UK's regional airports now offer a service to Paris as well. Charles de Gaulle International Airport is conveniently located in the department of Seine-Saint-Denis. The city's second largest airport is the Aéroport d'Orly, which is located 10 miles south of central Paris. There is also a third smaller airport called Beauvais that handles Ryanair and charter flights.
By Road
Bobigny is around 280 km from Calais and will take 2.5 hours to drive. The roads from Calais to Paris are well-maintained and signposted.
By Train
Paris is easily accessible by TGV from London and Brussels. Eurostar will take you to Paris from London in just under 2.5 hours.