Stains

Stains is a commune in Seine-Saint-Denis, north of Paris, composed mainly of residential buildings and administrative facilities. The town spreads across a varied landscape with mixed housing types ranging from single-family homes to larger apartment blocks.

Stains first appeared in written records in 1213 through a charter issued by the Abbot of Saint-Denis, marking the establishment of an independent parish. The area gradually transformed from a rural settlement into a modern residential community as Paris expanded northward.

The Espace Paul Eluard, established in 1961, functions as a central cultural venue hosting performances and events for thousands of spectators annually.

The town is well connected by public transport, with several metro lines and bus routes linking it directly to central Paris. Walking through the residential neighborhoods gives visitors a sense of daily life and the layout of the different district areas.

The garden city development built in the 1920s represents an early experiment in urban housing combining multi-family residences with shared green spaces. This neighborhood showcases design principles inspired by the international garden city movement and offers a distinctive character within the commune.

Location: Seine-Saint-Denis

Location: arrondissement of Saint-Denis, Seine-Saint-Denis

Location: Grand Paris

Elevation above the sea: 45 m

Shares border with: Sarcelles, La Courneuve, Dugny, Garges-lès-Gonesse, Saint-Denis

Phone: +33149718227

Email: contact@stains.fr

Website: https://stains.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.95528,2.38222

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:11