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Sacré-Cœur Basilica (Basilique du Sacré-Cœur)
Romano-Byzantine basilica crowning the summit of Montmartre, offering sweeping panoramic views across Paris.
5 km · about 10 min drive
Île-de-France, France · Europe
Saint-Denis works well as a base: 5km from Sacré-Cœur Basilica (Basilique du Sacré-Cœur).
Saint-Denis is a town located in Île-de-France, France. With a population of 96,128, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Saint-Denis sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Saint-Denis to your route.
Saint-Denis (, French: [sɛ̃d(ə)ni] ) is a commune in the northern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 9.4 kilometres (5+7⁄8 miles) from the centre of Paris. Saint-Denis is the most populated suburb of Paris, with a population of 149,077 as of 2023 (geography as of 2025). It is a subprefecture (French:Read more
sous-préfecture) of the department of Seine-Saint-Denis, being the seat of the arrondissement of Saint-Denis. It is also part of the Métropole du Grand Paris.
The commune borders the 18th arrondissement of Paris to the south, roughly along the stretch between Porte des Poissonniers and Porte de la Chapelle, continuing to the Porte d’Aubervilliers.
Saint-Denis is home to the royal necropolis of the Basilica of Saint-Denis and was also the location of the associated abbey.
The commune is also home to France's national association and rugby football stadium, Stade de France, which was built for the 1998 FIFA World Cup. The stadium also hosted the rugby and athletics events, along with the closing ceremony, for the 2024 Summer Olympics. The athletics events & closing ceremony for the 2024 Summer Paralympics were also held at the stadium.
Saint-Denis is a formerly industrial suburb currently changing its economic base. It has been the second most populated commune in Île-de-France after Paris since 1 January 2025, following the absorption of Pierrefitte-sur-Seine to its north, as passed by both municipal councils on 30 May 2024.
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Saint-Denis is located in Île-de-France, France, Europe. The coordinates are 48.9356 latitude, 2.3539 longitude.
Saint-Denis has a population of approximately 96,128 people, making it a town in France.
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Romano-Byzantine basilica crowning the summit of Montmartre, offering sweeping panoramic views across Paris.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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Legendary Parisian cabaret with its iconic red windmill, birthplace of the modern can-can dance since 1889.
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Lavish 19th-century opera house in Paris with its ornate facade, grand staircase, and Chagall-painted ceiling.
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A jewel of a museum in the Tuileries housing Monet's monumental Water Lilies murals in two purpose-built oval rooms.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Striking glass and metal pyramid serving as the main entrance to the Louvre Museum, the world's largest art museum.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Largest public square in Paris at the eastern end of the Champs-Élysées, anchored by a 3,300-year-old Egyptian obelisk.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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The striking automotive showroom and brand experience on the Champs-Élysées showcasing French automotive design and innovation.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Renault's flagship lifestyle space on the Champs-Élysées combining concept cars, a boutique, and a stylish cafe-restaurant.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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