Saint-Denis
Stade de France – Information and access
Saint-Denis Rugby Village – Information and access
Since 1998 and the construction of the Stade de France® for the FIFA World Cup, Saint-Denis has continued to host major international sporting competitions and to attract visitors with its rich heritage.
History buffs can visit the Basilica of Saint-Denis to relive the great hours of the French monarchy! And don't forget the former royal abbey and the Paul Eluard art and history museum.
If you're a fan of colour, take a stroll down the street art avenue along the Canal Saint-Denis, where artists express their creativity in public spaces transformed into art galleries.
If you've got a sweet tooth, take a stroll through the Saint-Denis market, the largest in Ile-de-France region, or try out the gourmet itineraries offered by the Tourist Office.
DISCOVER SAINT-DENIS
THE BASILICA OF SAINT-DENIS
The basilica of Saint-Denis is a major building in the history of France. The first elements of Gothic architecture appeared here as early as the 12th century, with ribbed vaults and high windows. It then became a royal necropolis under the reign of King Saint Louis in the 13th century. Magnificent stained-glass windows, some of which have been restored, illuminate 800 years of funerary sculpture, from medieval recumbent figures to 16th-century mausoleums. The basilica has stood the test of time and stands as a symbol of French heritage.
More information: https://www.saint-denis-basilique.fr/en
Location
3, rue de la Légion d’Honneur
93 200 Saint-Denis
Access
Metro line 13 – Stop: Basilique de Saint-Denis
RER line D – Stop: Saint-Denis
SNCF Line H – Stop: Saint-Denis
PAUL ÉLUARD ART AND HISTORY MUSEUM
Paul Éluard Art and History Museum is housed in the former Carmelite convent of Saint-Denis. It was inaugurated in 1981, in the conventual buildings saved from destruction by the town of Saint-Denis. The neo-classical chapel was built in 1779, thanks to the arrival of Madame Louise de France, daughter of King Louis XV, who began as a Carmelite nun and later became the convent's superior.
You will find an archaeological collection illustrating the rich past of the town and its abbey, a history of Carmel in the former Carmelite cells, a collection devoted to the surrealist poet Paul Éluard, a child of the town, and the largest collection concerning the Commune and the siege of Paris in 1871.
More information: https://www.tourisme-plainecommune-paris.com/en/plan/things-see-and-do/must-see-sites-visit/art-and-history-museum-paul-eluard-825309
Location
22b, rue Gabriel Péri
93 200 Saint-Denis
Access
Metro line 13 – Stop: Saint-Denis Porte de Paris
Tramway line T8 – Stop: Porte de Paris
THE STREET ART AVENUE
Street Art Avenue® is an urban art trail that runs along the Saint-Denis canal, at the foot of the Stade de France®. Launched in 2016, it brings together more than 30 works by artists reflecting a wide range of techniques and sensibilities. This artistic project accompanies the transformations linked to the development of the formerly industrial banks.
Location
Saint-Denis Canal
Access
Metro line 13 – Stop: Saint-Denis Porte de Paris
Metro line 12 – Stop: Aimé Césaire
REGION ÎLE DE FRANCE
Saint-Ouen Flea Market
Saint-Ouen
The Paris Saint-Ouen Flea Market is the largest antiques market in the world. It covers more than 7 hectares north of Paris. It's the place to be for bargain hunters and lovers of antiques. Here you can immerse yourself in a world apart, that of the art market and new trends in decoration, as well as gallery owners and collectors.
More information: https://www.tourisme-plainecommune-paris.com/en/discover/FleaMarket
Museum of Air and Space
Le Bourget
The Musée de l'Air is one of the world's leading aviation museums, and one of the largest, with over 350 aircraft, all of them "authentic". It bears witness to mankind's dream of conquering the skies and is the guardian of the memory of the historic site that hosts it: Paris-Le Bourget airport.
More information: https://uk.tourisme93.com/document.php?pagendx=10014
Canal de l’Ourcq
Paris / Pantin / Bobigny
In just a few years, the Canal de l'Ourcq has become the most dynamic district for culture and waterside outings. Parks (notably La Villette), barges, bars, museums, shows and exhibitions, concerts, festivals, street art... It's the trendiest Parisian district.
More information: https://uk.tourisme93.com/document.php?pagendx=10107
Centre-Val de Loire Region
Are you a rugby fan and want to support your team? Come to the Loire Valley during Rugby World Cup 2023! It will be a home away from home for the Irish team, with its team base camp in Tours, but it's also an opportunity to discover the Val de Loire, its castles, its gardens, its way of life and its many slow-tourism activities.
More information: https://www.loirevalley-france.co.uk/news/loire-valley-your-base-camp-weekend-or-more?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=cdm_rugby
Tours
As the former capital of the Kingdom of France and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tours is a city not to be missed! You can discover its medieval pedestrian streets or its lively bars and guinguettes on the banks of the Loire. The local specialties and wines of the Loire Valley are also well worth a visit!
More information: https://www.touraineloirevalley.co.uk/
OFFICIAL RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023 STORES
There is an official store available in the Rugby Village, find out more about it here.