Gonesse, Administrative commune in Val-d'Oise, France.
The commune of Gonesse extends across 120 square kilometers in the northeastern suburbs of Paris, maintaining a population density of 1,300 inhabitants per square kilometer.
The agricultural legacy of Gonesse dates to Carolingian times, with grain production reaching its peak between the 12th and 16th centuries alongside substantial drapery manufacturing.
The Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, along with the old Hotel-Dieu, represents the architectural heritage that defines the urban landscape of Gonesse.
Twenty municipal primary schools serve over 3,500 pupils, while the Lycée René Cassin-Gonesse provides secondary education for students in the northeastern Paris region.
In 1783, the first unmanned hydrogen balloon landed in Gonesse, where local residents destroyed it due to unfamiliarity with such technological advancements.
Location: Val-d'Oise
Location: arrondissement of Sarcelles
Location: Communauté d’agglomération Roissy Pays de France
Elevation above the sea: 70 m
Shares border with: Bouqueval, Aulnay-sous-Bois, Villiers-le-Bel, Le Blanc-Mesnil, Tremblay-en-France, Villepinte, Arnouville, Bonneuil-en-France, Goussainville, Roissy-en-France, Le Thillay, Vaudherland
Phone: +33134451111
Website: https://ville-gonesse.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.98667,2.44861
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:50
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