Noisy-le-Grand, Residential commune in Seine-Saint-Denis, France
Noisy-le-Grand is a residential commune in the eastern suburbs of Paris, in the département of Seine-Saint-Denis within the arrondissement of Le Raincy. The settlement sits on relatively flat terrain at about 310 feet (95 meters) above sea level and includes several modern residential districts alongside older neighborhoods.
The name derives from the Latin word nucetum, meaning walnut grove, marking the area's agricultural past. The suffix was added in medieval times to distinguish this settlement from the nearby commune of Noisy-le-Sec.
The commune maintains regular markets on Wednesdays, Sundays, and Fridays where residents gather to purchase local products and seasonal goods.
Three railway stations serve the commune on RER lines A and E, connecting directly to central Paris and both major airports. Walking between different districts is possible, though local buses help cover longer distances within the residential areas.
The postmodern housing complexes here served as filming locations for Terry Gilliam's dystopian film Brazil and scenes from The Hunger Games. The geometric apartment blocks with their curved glass facades and repetitive patterns created a futuristic backdrop that directors found perfect for depicting imagined worlds.
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