Saint-Denis in Seine-Saint-Denis, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe

La rénovation

— Saint-Denis Parcours —

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 2024

1. La rénovation Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

De 1975 à 1990, le centre de Saint-Denis est l'objet de l'une des plus importantes rénovations urbaines d'Europe, étendue sur 13 hectares. Vétustes, insalubres dans leur quasi-totalité, les immeubles s'écroulaient; abandonné de ses commergants, ce quartier se dépeuplait. Dès 1950, plusieurs projets sont avancés pour le rénover. Le programme finalement adopté respecte le tracé des rues anciennes et répartit harmonieusement commerces, logement social, ou équipements publics en centre-ville, au pied de la basilique. Un gigantesque chantier est entrepris, dont chaque tranche est confiée à un architecte différent; une coordination veille à la cohérénce de l'ensemble. Dans le même temps, un vaste programme de fouilles archéologiques permet de restituer la mémoire de la ville.

(English translation:)
From 1975 to 1990, the centre of Saint-Denis was the subject of one of the most important urban renovations in Europe, spread over 13 hectares. Dilapidated, almost entirely unsanitary, the buildings were collapsing; abandoned by its traders, this district was depopulated. From 1950, several projects were put forward to renovate it. The programme finally adopted respected the layout of the old streets and harmoniously

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distributed shops, social housing and public facilities in the city centre, at the foot of the basilica. A gigantic construction site was undertaken, each phase of which was entrusted to a different architect; coordination ensured the coherence of the whole. At the same time, a vast programme of archaeological excavations made it possible to restore the memory of the city.

Erected by JCDecaux.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1975.

Location. 48° 56.187′ N, 2° 21.56′ E. Marker is in Saint-Denis, Île-de-France, in Seine-Saint-Denis. It is on Place du Caquet, on the right when traveling north. The marker is situated next to the Archives municipales de Saint-Denis. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Place du Caquet, Saint-Denis, Île-de-France 93200, France. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

a coastal Mediterranean country,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony

and also the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Découvrez Saint-Denis / Discover Saint-Denis (here, next to this marker); L’église des Trois-Patrons (within shouting distance of this marker); Jardin Pierre-de-Montreuil (within shouting distance of this marker); La Mairie / City Hall (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); École elementaire Jean Vilar Deported Jewish Students Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); La cimetière / The Cemetery (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); La Maison Aux Masques

La rénovation Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 2024

2. La rénovation Marker - wide view

(approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Sétif, Guelma and Kherrata Massacres Memorial (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saint-Denis.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 2024

3. La rénovation Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 25, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.