Soisy-sous-Montmorency

Soisy-sous-Montmorency is a commune in the Sarcelles arrondissement north of Paris that functions as a residential area for families and workers. The district combines urban facilities with access to nearby green spaces and woodland areas.

The commune developed as a rural village and gradually transformed into a residential community north of Paris during 20th century urbanization. This shift shaped its modern character as a commuter area while preserving traces of its rural origins.

The name refers to its position below the Montmorency forest, reflecting in local usage the geographical relationship to the surrounding landscape. Residents maintain a strong connection to their green surroundings and the nearby woodland areas.

The area is accessible by public transport from Paris and offers good connections to nearby centers. Visitors should keep in mind this is primarily a residential district where most activities focus on local parks and woodland walks.

The area offers an unusual blend of urban proximity to Paris and rural woodland character, allowing many residents to live in natural surroundings while commuting easily to work in the city. This balance between urban and natural is relatively rare in the northern Paris region.

Location: Val-d'Oise

Location: arrondissement of Sarcelles

Elevation above the sea: 66 m

Shares border with: Andilly, Enghien-les-Bains, Eaubonne, Montmorency, Saint-Gratien

Phone: +33134052000

Email: mairie@soisy-sous-montmorency.fr

Website: https://soisy-sous-montmorency.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.98778,2.29972

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:01