SaintOuen

Saint-Ouen is a commune in the Seine-Saint-Denis department in the Île-de-France region of northern France. It lies immediately north of Paris, on the edge of the city’s inner suburbs, and forms part of the wider metropolitan area of the capital. The commune is part of the arrondissement of Saint-Denis and is a member of the Métropole du Grand Paris.

As of the latest estimates, Saint-Ouen is home to roughly 40,000 residents. The town covers a relatively small area and features a mix of residential neighborhoods, markets, and light commercial activity. The local economy is helped by the presence of markets and small businesses serving both residents and visitors.

Saint-Ouen is best known for the Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen, one of the largest and most famous flea markets in the world. Located on the market quarter at the northern edge of Paris near Porte de Clignancourt, the market groups together several separate markets offering antiques, vintage fashion, furniture, and collectibles. The surrounding area has developed into a lively commercial and cultural district that attracts visitors from around the globe.

Historically, the locality grew from a small village centered on a parish church and local crafts, expanding rapidly with Paris’s growth in the 19th and 20th centuries. The municipality is governed by a mayor and municipal council, with representation within regional and departmental structures.

Public transport connections link Saint-Ouen to central Paris and the surrounding suburbs, notably via the Porte de Clignancourt area, which provides metro and bus access to the commune.