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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.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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L'Île-Saint-Denis
Île-de-France, France · Europe
About L'Île-Saint-Denis
L'Île-Saint-Denis works well as a base: 6km from Sacré-Cœur Basilica (Basilique du Sacré-Cœur).
L'Île-Saint-Denis is in Île-de-France, France, with about 7,100 people. You drive on the right here.
L'Île-Saint-Denis (French: [lil sɛ̃ d(ə)ni] ; lit. 'Saint Denis Island') is a French commune in the northern suburbs of Paris, Île-de-France. It is located 9.4 km (5.8 mi) from the centre of Paris.
The commune is entirely contained on an island of the Seine, hence its name.
Along with the communes of Saint-Denis andRead more
Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, L'Île-Saint-Denis formed the Olympic Village of the 2024 Summer Olympics. This allowed 85% of athletes to be 30 minutes from their competition venues.
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What is there to see near L'Île-Saint-Denis?
Within an hour or so of L'Île-Saint-Denis: Sacré-Cœur Basilica (Basilique du Sacré-Cœur) (6 km), Moulin Rouge (6 km), Palais Garnier (7 km), Musée de l'Orangerie (8 km).
Are there any good drives near L'Île-Saint-Denis?
The nearest famous roads are Rouen-Les-Essarts.
Where is L'Île-Saint-Denis?
L'Île-Saint-Denis is in Île-de-France, France.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 7,061
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Île-de-France
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 48.9367, 2.3394
Emergency & Services
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Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.
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Worth the detour from L'Île-Saint-Denis
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Moulin Rouge
Legendary Parisian cabaret with its iconic red windmill, birthplace of the modern can-can dance since 1889.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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Palais Garnier
Lavish 19th-century opera house in Paris with its ornate facade, grand staircase, and Chagall-painted ceiling.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Musée de l'Orangerie
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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Louvre Pyramid
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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Place de la Concorde
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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DS World Paris
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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Atelier Renault
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
Driving in France
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.85/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€10.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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