Aubervilliers, Industrial suburb in Seine-Saint-Denis, France
Description
Aubervilliers is a commune in Seine-Saint-Denis, located northeast of Paris and bordering several neighboring towns. The Canal Saint-Denis runs through the western part of the commune, linking the Seine with the Canal de l'Ourcq.
History
The settlement began in the 11th century and evolved from a farming village into an industrial site. Factories moved in during the 19th century, reshaping the landscape entirely.
Culture
The Theatre of the Commune and Zingaro Equestrian Theatre present regular performances, contributing to the artistic development of this multicultural municipality.
Practical
The town has several schools and public facilities accessible to families and residents. Streets and pathways run through residential areas, commercial zones, and along the canal.
Did you know?
A fort from the mid-19th century stands within the town, recalling the military defenses that once encircled Paris. This structure belonged to a larger ring of fortifications designed to protect the capital.
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Tour La Villette
1.1 km
Theater of the Commune
80 m
Church of Notre-Dame-des-Vertus, Aubervilliers
367 m
Siège de la Documentation française
633 m
Église Sainte-Marthe des Quatre-Chemins
1.1 km
Square de Stalingrad
82 m
Quai Lucien-Lefranc
675 mPasserelle de la darse des Magasins généraux
1.1 km
Viaduc du canal Saint-Denis
1.6 km
Sente à Bigot
1.1 km
Passage Dupuis Duvivier
1.5 km
Salle Jacques-Brel
1.4 km
Quai François Mitterrand
632 m
Passage Henri Alleg
450 m
Passage Hautbertois
974 m
Passage Meyniel
1.8 km
Quai Jean Marie Tjibaou
963 m
Passage Saint-Christophe
363 m
Passerelle de la Fraternité
1.1 km
Passage de la Justice
1.2 km
Passage Pierre Curie
1.1 km
Passage Dudouy
739 m
Passage du Jura
1.6 km
Quai Gambetta
702 m
Quai Adrien-Agnès
1.2 km
Quai du Canal Saint-Denis
1.5 km
Oratoire de Padre-Pio
1.2 km
Quai Josette et Maurice Audin
836 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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