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Saint-Denis, Île-de-France
Spend half a day to see the Basilica; add a few hours if you want a Stade de France match.
Saint-Denis is a northern Paris suburb dominated by the historic Basilica of Saint‑Denis and the modern Stade de France. A short visit (3–4 h) covers the basilica and town centre; a match or concert adds 2–3 h. Overnight stays are only needed for event fans.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Dec–Feb
- Airport
- Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
- Nights
- 0
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- France and Monaco ↗France has run temporary identity checks at its internal Schengen land borders since 2015; carry a passport or EU/EEA national ID on trains and buses from Italy, Spain, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and Luxembourg.
- France and Monaco ↗Nights in France and Monaco draw on the same Schengen 90-in-180-day allowance as the rest of the area; Monaco does not reset or pause it.
- France ↗France is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors' fingerprints and photo at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- France ↗TGV (including the low-cost Ouigo) and Intercités night trains need a seat reservation: a rail pass alone does not let you board.
- France ↗Paris, Lyon and other large cities run low-emission zones that require a Crit'Air sticker on cars; check before you drive a hire car or your own car into a city.
- France ↗Carry your passport or national ID card: police can ask for identification, and hotels register foreign guests.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Saint-Denis, Île-de-France17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Saint-Denis, Île-de-France, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyCrime rates are high; keep valuables secure, travel in groups after dark, and stay near metro stations.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance · 112 General emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCDG Paris Charles de Gaulle (RER B about 30 min to Saint‑Denis).
- Getting aroundMetro line 13 (north‑south) and line 12 (basilica stop); walk or use city buses.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.5–2.5 (≈ US$2–3)
- Metro or bus rideMetro ticket€1.90 (≈ US$3)
- Museum or sight ticketBasilica entryFree (guided tour €8–12 (≈ US$10–14))
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€20 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedDouble room (budget hotel), a night, per room€70 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedDouble room (budget hotel), a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €55 (≈ US$65) · High €80 (≈ US$95)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle (RER B about 30 min to Saint‑Denis)
Map of Saint-Denis, Île-de-France
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Saint-Denis, Île-de-France
- Full city guide
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Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Le Bourget · 5.2 km straight line
- Levallois-Perret · 6.7 km straight line
- Bobigny · 6.8 km straight line
- Paris · 8.8 km straight line · full guide
- Boulogne-Billancourt · 14 km straight line
- Saint-Cloud · 14 km straight line
- Roissy-en-France · 14 km straight line
- Rueil-Malmaison · 14 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jun (9 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Saint-Denis, Île-de-France: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
5 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
5 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Metro line 13 (north‑south) and line 12 (basilica stop); walk or use city buses. No extra fare beyond standard metro ticket.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Paris centre
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Metro line 13 to Saint‑Lazare, about 20 min
Add a museum or two if you have extra time.
Parc des Buttes‑Chaumont
goDoor to door: ≈25 min
Metro line 13 to Botzaris, 15 min walk
Nice green escape near Saint‑Denis.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Saint‑Denis town centre
Near basilica and metro line 13; good for short stays.
Stade de France area
Close to stadium, convenient for event nights.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–45 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- €70 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed1 × 1 night × €20 | €20 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €30 | €30 |
| Metro 1-day ticket1 × €2 | €2 |
| Stade de France match ticket1 × €30 | €30 |
| eSIM data (7 days)1 × €10 | €10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €9 |
| Trip total≈ €101 per person per day, bed included | €101≈ US$120 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.5–2.5 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Metro ticket | €1.90 (≈ US$3) |
| Stade de France ticket | €30–80 (≈ US$35–95) |
| Basilica entry | Free (guided tour €8–12 (≈ US$10–14)) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- High crime rates; stay in well‑lit areas and avoid wandering alone after dark.
- Pickpocketing common near Stade de France on event days.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- General emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- General emergency112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Metro line 13 Saint‑Denis ↔ Paris centre: about €1.90 (≈ US$3) per ride (single ticket)
- RER B CDG ↔ Saint‑Denis: ≈ €10 one‑way
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Saint-Denis, Île-de-France. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Dec–Feb · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Metro‑ticket bundle for 1‑day
- Stade de France event tickets
- Guided tour of the basilica (English available)
Sources
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