GENNEVILLIERS

'Gennevilliers' is a commune in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 9.1 km. (5.7 miles) from the center of Paris.

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History

Economy

Transport

Miscellaneous

External links

History

On April 9, 1929, one-fifth of the territory of Gennevilliers was detached and became the commune of Villeneuve-la-Garenne.

Economy

Gennevilliers is the site of the main river port of Paris on the Seine river.

Transport

Gennevilliers is served by Gabriel Péri – Asnières – Gennevilliers station on Paris Métro line 13. This station is located at the border between the commune of Gennevilliers and the commune of Asnières-sur-Seine, on the Asnières side of the border.
Gennevilliers is also served by two stations on Paris RER line C: Les Grésillons and Gennevilliers.

Miscellaneous

Gennevilliers was the birthplace of the actress Isabelle Adjani.
Gennevilliers is twined with the town of Birkenhead on the Wirral Peninsula in Merseyside UK.

External links

★ Official website