What to do in Seine-Saint-Denis (93)? Heritage, good addresses and activities, ideas for outings

Published by La rédaction de Sortiraparis · Photos by Lucas de Sortiraparis · Updated on April 1, 2025 at 04:10 p.m.
Want to discover the Paris region? We'll take you on a tour of the Seine-Saint-Denis region's heritage and must-sees. We've got the best places to go, the hottest events and the most fun things to do in the 93 region just waiting for you! Follow our guide!

As you can imagine, we're madly in love withParis. But did you know that the rest of the Île-de-France region has a magnificent heritage, often little-known, but well worth the detour? That's why we're taking you away from the capital to discover the treasures of the Ile-de-France region. Next stop? Seine-Saint-Denis.

Located northeast of Paris, the 93 department is one of the smallestin France, covering an area of 236km2. Yet this does not prevent it from being the region's most populous, after the capital. Seine-Saint-Denis boasts a fine heritage, one of the best known of which is undoubtedly the Basilica of Saint-Denis, located just a metro ride away and home to the royal necropolis. As you may have guessed, the kings of France are buried here. And that's not all!

So, are you ready to explore the treasures of the 93 region? We've got the must-see places to visit, as well as the best addresses and the latest events. It's sure to be a great day out in the Paris region!

For more discoveries, stay tuned: this guide is updated as we make new discoveries and announcements. To make sure you don't miss out on any ideas for outings in Seine Saint Denis, remember to keep this link safe and check the page regularly.

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