Saint-Gratien, Residential commune in Val-d'Oise department, France.
Description
Saint-Gratien is a residential commune in the northern suburbs of Paris, made up of apartment buildings and houses mixed with shops and offices. The town center organizes around a forum plaza where most daily activities take place.
History
The commune was shaped in the 19th century when part of its original territory was separated in 1850 to create the neighboring town. This division marked the start of its development as an independent residential area.
Culture
The Jean-Marais Theater and Forum Cultural Center provide entertainment venues for the 20,866 residents of this Paris suburban community.
Practical
The RER line C station offers direct connections to central Paris in around twenty minutes, making the commute straightforward for visitors and residents. Local buses supplement the rail network and provide access to nearby areas.
Did you know?
Princess Mathilde Bonaparte resided in Saint-Gratien during the Second Empire period and made substantial contributions to local education and infrastructure development.
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Lac d'Enghien
1.3 kmTour Obélisque
1.9 km
Notre-Dame-des-Missions-du-cygne d'Enghien
1.6 km
Église de Saint-Gratien
115 m
Square de Cherbourg
1.5 km
Square d'Aix
1.6 km
Square de Cambrai
1.4 km
Square des Pépinières
1.6 km
Square des Courses de Lièvres
1.7 km
Town hall of Saint-Gratien
109 m
Château du maréchal de Catinat
181 m
Square de la Franche-Comté
1.9 km
Square des Dormans
1.9 km
Square des Anglaises
1.7 km
Square d'Ostheim
1.4 km
Square du Bois Ruault
1.5 kmScenic viewpoint
1.5 kmSalle Maurice Sochon
1.5 kmSquare du Commandant Doue
1.8 kmCollection Historique Orange
1.1 kmSquare du Commandant Doué
1.8 kmCasino d'Enghien - Théâtre d'Enghien
1.6 kmLiberté égalité fraternité
117 mFresque école Parmentier
435 mWork of art, mural
517 mMemorial
348 mMemorial, commemorative bust
435 mMémorial Appel du Général de Gaulle
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