Saint-Denis, Administrative city in northern Paris region, France
Saint-Denis extends over 12 square kilometers on the right bank of the Seine River, 9.4 kilometers from central Paris with 113,116 residents.
The construction of the Abbey of Saint-Denis in the 7th century by King Dagobert I established the foundation for this settlement around the tomb of Saint Denis.
The Basilica of Saint-Denis contains the burial sites of French monarchs from Dagobert I to Louis XVIII, representing centuries of French royal history.
The city connects to Paris through multiple transportation options including Metro line 13, RER D, four tram lines, and several bus routes.
The Stade de France, constructed for the 1998 FIFA World Cup, stands as France's national stadium with a capacity of 80,000 spectators.
Location: arrondissement of Saint-Denis, Seine-Saint-Denis
Location: Seine-Saint-Denis
Location: Grand Paris
Elevation above the sea: 35 m
Shares border with: Paris, Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, L'Île-Saint-Denis, Épinay-sur-Seine, Villetaneuse, Pierrefitte-sur-Seine, Stains, La Courneuve, Aubervilliers
Address: Saint-Denis, France 93210 Saint-Denis
Phone: +33149336666
Email: mairie.saint.denis@ville-saint-denis.fr
Website: https://ville-saint-denis.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.93577,2.35802
Latest update: June 26, 2025 10:35
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Stade de France
1.3 km
Basilica of Saint-Denis
127 m
Tombs in Saint-Denis
132 m
Tour Pleyel
2 km
Abbey of Saint-Denis
126 m
Saint-Ouen Flea Market
4 km
Archives nationales
1.4 km
Tour La Villette
4.4 km
Fort de l'Est
1.2 km
Maison de François Coignet
1.3 km
Tomb of Louis XII and Anne of Brittany
124 m
Theater of the Commune
3.3 km
Passerelle du Franc-Moisin
1.2 km
Fort de la Briche
1.7 km
Théâtre Gérard-Philipe
638 m
Parc des sports de Marville
1.8 km
Parc de la Légion d'Honneur
528 m
Church of Notre-Dame-des-Vertus, Aubervilliers
3 km
Marché de Saint-Denis
211 m
Musée d'art et d'histoire de Saint-Denis
413 m
Dépôt de La Plaine
2.3 km
Orgue de tribune de la basilique Saint-Denis
127 m
Église Saint-Denis-de-l'Estrée
659 m
Town hall of Saint-Denis
49 m
Siège de la Documentation française
3.7 km
Cathédrales du Rail
2.8 km
Town hall of Aubervilliers
2.9 km
Pont de Soissons
2.3 kmReviews
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