Seine-Saint-Denis

Seine-Saint-Denis encompasses 40 municipalities north of Paris, forming part of the inner ring with a population exceeding 1.6 million inhabitants.

The department emerged in 1968 through administrative reforms that divided the former Seine department, taking its name from the river and the patron saint of Paris.

The Basilica of Saint-Denis within the department contains the burial sites of French monarchs and represents the first major structure of Gothic architecture.

The department connects to central Paris through an extensive network of metro lines, RER trains, and bus services, with Bobigny serving as its administrative center.

The Stade de France in Saint-Denis, constructed for the 1998 FIFA World Cup, stands as France's largest stadium with 80,000 seats.

Location: Île-de-France

Inception: January 1, 1968

Capital city: Bobigny

Shares border with: Val-de-Marne, Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Val-d'Oise, Seine-et-Marne, arrondissement of Sarcelles

Website: https://seinesaintdenis.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.90000,2.48333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:18