Seine, Former department in France
Seine was a department located around the Paris region.
It existed from 1790 until 1968, when it was split into several smaller departments.
The area of the Seine department is rich in cultural heritage and iconic landmarks like the Notre-Dame Cathedral.
Traveling through the historical Seine area today involves navigating several different administrative departments including Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis, and Val-de-Marne.
The original Seine department had Paris at its center and played a pivotal role in French governance and culture.
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Location
Location
Inception
March 4, 1790
Capital city
Paris
Shares border with
Seine-et-Oise
GPS coordinates
48.85000,2.35000
Latest update
March 7, 2025 08:08
