Villeneuve-la-Garenne, Administrative commune in Hauts-de-Seine, France
Description
Villeneuve-la-Garenne is a commune located along the Seine River in the northern suburbs of Paris. The town blends residential neighborhoods with green spaces and has a quieter, suburban character that contrasts with central Paris.
History
The area separated from Gennevilliers in 1927 to become an independent commune, marking a turning point in local administration. This division shaped the way the territory developed and organized itself as a distinct community.
Culture
The Bibliothèque Aimé-Césaire serves as the central library, providing educational resources and programs for the 24,097 residents of the community.
Practical
The commune is well connected by public transportation and offers various schools and facilities for residents and visitors. Green areas and riverside walks along the Seine provide pleasant places for strolls and outdoor activities.
Did you know?
The area has a strong industrial heritage linked to shipyards that once operated along the Seine, such as the Chantiers Navals du Nord. These facilities played a key role in shaping the local economy and continue to influence the character of the place today.
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Parc des Chanteraines
1.1 km
Mégarama
933 mPasserelle du Village olympique
1.4 km
Parc départemental de l'Île-Saint-Denis
1.3 kmMosquée de Villeneuve-la-Garenne
814 m
Viaduc A86 de Saint-Ouen
1.3 km
Église Saint-Joseph de Villeneuve-la-Garenne
275 m
Quai de la Marine
939 m
Quai d'Asnières
801 m
Newton park
1.4 km
Quai Alfred-Sisley
556 mSquare Roger Martin du Gard
86 mSquare Jean Giraudoux
96 mSquare Gérard Philipe
47 m
Town hall of Villeneuve-la-Garenne
430 m
Quai du Saule-Fleuri
700 m
Quai du Moulin-de-Cage
1.5 km
Promenade des Impressionnistes
776 m
Quai du Châtelier
1.2 kmSquare Paul Claudel
240 mSquare Albert Camus
317 mBelvédère
1.1 kmScenic viewpoint
865 mLa Ferme
573 mTilliers-RER
1.3 kmPetit Lac
745 mManège des fiancés
651 mRoger Prévot
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