Seine-Saint-Denis
FR
Not at all touristy, this inner-suburban department is home to a few sites such as the Basilica of Saint-Denis, the Stade de France, and the Historical Conservatory of the Drancy Camp, created in memory of the thousands of Jews interned there by the French state.

Overview of Seine-Saint-Denis

Le Bourget, Seine-Saint-Denis, France
Le Bourget, Seine-Saint-Denis, France · © VoyageForum

Not at all touristy, this inner-suburban department is home to a few sites such as the Basilica of Saint-Denis, the Stade de France, and the Historical Conservatory of the Drancy Camp, created in memory of the thousands of Jews interned there by the French state.

Key Facts

  • Type of place: department.
  • Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
  • Location:
  • Local time: Heure : Seine-Saint-Denis
  • Department code: 93.
  • Bordering departments:
  • Prefecture: Bobigny.
  • Sub-prefectures: Le Raincy, Saint-Denis.
  • Number of municipalities: 40.
  • Population: 1,606,660 inhabitants (2016).
  • Area: 236 km².
  • Highest point: Romainville Plateau (131 m).
  • Lowest point:
  • Coastline: 0 km, no maritime access.
  • Interests (out of ): Nature ; Culture ; Relaxation-holidays

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