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Nestled 10km north of the center of Paris, Saint-Denis is a significantly popular holiday destination. This picturesque town is flanked by numerous mountains and is situated at the mouth of the popular Saint-Denis River. Saint-Denis is particularly a perfect amalgamation of sophisticated French-style restaurants, nightclubs and bars with a bit more traditional sights and sound options. The city is no doubt well worth some time to explore its unspoilt charms that include an enthralling mix of religious architecture such as mosques and temples, and amazing cathedral that depict its cultural diversity.
Things to See
La Plaine: A significant part of Saint-Denis’s rich cultural heritage, a visit to the Stade de France is a must for vacationers who wish to explore the booming La Plaine district. The historical center of the attraction is quite renowned for its utterly impressive Saint-Denis Basilica and nearby Museum of Art and History.
Place Jean Jaurès market: 300m from the Saint-Denis Basilica is the Place Jean Jaurès market that houses the Museum of Art and History. A minute away from the place is the renowned Hôtel de Ville civic building which is quite popular among the luxury seekers. The market even features over 300 stalls (open Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays until 15.00) which sell every possible item that would attract the visitors from different nations.
Wilson Gardens: This is yet another popular tourist spot that is situated just adjacent to the Basilica. The gardens are certainly well worth a detour and for all good reasons. The 1.3km-long promenade is blessed with impressive lawns, benches and children's play areas that together assure a whale of a time.
Getting There
Saint-Denis is located to the north side of Paris, and is approximately less than an hour and a half from all major European capitals. The town can be easily reached by all the medium of transport, mainly by air from the nearby Roissy Charles-de-Gaulle international airport. This modern global gateway is well complemented by the Paris Le Bourget airport that is mainly used for business purposes. People who wish to travel by train can take advantage of the high-speed rail network that can be easily accessed at the Paris-Nord station.
Rail is also a convenient option available as the popular railway station at Roissy Charles-de-Gaulle airport provides TGV and RER services with direct links to all major cities in France. The city of Saint-Denis is also served by several Métro, bus and tram lines offering quick access.
Getting Around Saint-Denis
Saint-Denis is connected to Paris by numerous Métro lines and it features five Métro stations, three RER stations and two tram lines. Along with this, it also boasts 17 bus routes promising utmost convenience links to Paris and other famous towns in Ile-de-France. Tickets for the same can be bought in Métro and RER stations, and even different local retail outlets.
The Stadium
The venue, Stade de France is one of the host stadiums for EURO 2016 and it can conveniently hold about 80,000 fans. Football fans travelling from the center of Paris must get off the metro at the Saint-Denis-Porte de Paris stop.
Key Matches
- Monday, June 13 – Republic of Ireland v Sweden
- Monday June 27 – Last 16 match
- Sunday, July 3 – Quarter-final match
- Sunday, July 10 – Final
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