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SaintDenis

Saint-Denis is a common toponym in the Francophone world, named for Saint Denis of Paris, a 3rd-century Christian martyr who became the patron saint of France. The name is used for several towns and cities, most prominently in France and on the island of Réunion.

In France, Saint-Denis refers to a commune in the Seine-Saint-Denis department, located just north of Paris in

Saint-Denis also refers to Saint-Denis, Réunion, the prefecture and largest city of the French overseas department

Depending on context, Saint-Denis may refer to other smaller communes or districts in former French territories

the
Île-de-France
region.
It
is
a
dense
urban
suburb
that
forms
part
of
the
Paris
metropolitan
area.
The
town
is
notable
for
the
Basilica
of
Saint-Denis,
the
royal
necropolis
of
the
Capetian
and
Valois
kings,
and
for
hosting
the
Stade
de
France,
the
national
stadium
built
for
the
1998
FIFA
World
Cup.
Saint-Denis
has
a
diverse
population
and
serves
as
a
transport
hub,
with
connections
to
central
Paris
by
the
RER
and
other
rail
services.
of
Réunion,
located
on
the
island’s
north
coast.
It
is
the
administrative
and
economic
center
of
the
island,
with
a
major
port
and
several
cultural
institutions.
The
city
is
a
focal
point
for
commerce,
education,
and
tourism
within
Réunion.
and
French-speaking
regions.
The
name
continues
to
appear
in
place
names
across
the
Francophone
world.