Saint-Denis in Seine-Saint-Denis, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
La cimetière
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The Cemetery
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 2024
1. La cimetière / The cemetery Marker
Vers la fin du XVIIIe siecle, le nouveau cimetière communal s'implante à la porte Saint Rémy afin de remplacer les cinq cimetières situés autour des églises paroissiales, supprimées par la Convention en 1793. Sa superficie est agrandie plusieurs fois jusqu'en 1977; il est ensuite relayé par le cimetière intercommunal des Joncherolles, à Villetaneuse. Au détour de ses allées, se trouvent le monument élevé à la mémoire des 106 défenseurs de Saint-Denis, morts dans la ville pendant le siège de la guerre de 1870, la tombe de Pierre Degeyter, compositeur de l'Internationale, le rond-point des fusillés, où ont été réunis les corps des Dionysiens suppliciés par les nazis, et le monument élevé à la mémoire des morts en déportation.
The cemetery
Towards the end of the 18th century, the new municipal cemetery was established at the Saint Rémy gate to replace the five cemeteries located around the parish churches, which had been abolished by the Convention in 1793. Its area was expanded several times until 1977; it was then superseded by
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1793.
Location. 48° 56.192′ N, 2° 21.825′ E. Marker is in Saint-Denis, Île-de-France, in Seine-Saint-Denis. It is on Boulevard de la Commune de Paris, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 29 Boulevard de la Commune de Paris, 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: Jean Leick (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Saint-Denis Municipal Cemetery Resistance Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Découvrez Saint-Denis / Discover Saint-Denis (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); La rénovation (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); L’église des Trois-Patrons (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Jardin Pierre-de-Montreuil
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 2024
2. La cimetière / The Cemetery Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here to the right of the cemetery entrance.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 2024
3. The Cemetery - general view, looking north
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 2024
4. Memorial for defenders of the siege of 1870 (mentioned on marker)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 2024
5. The resistance memorial, with the deportation memorial visible behind it
This is the roundabout mentioned on the marker. Both memorials each have their own entry in the database.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 2024
6. War graves - WWI
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 2024
7. War graves - Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco
Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 37 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on December 7, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
