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Must see in Pierrefitte-sur-Seine

Pierrefitte-sur-Seine is a town in the Seine-Saint-Denis department, located between Saint-Denis and Val-d'Oise. It is a part of Ile–de-France region and the capital of the canton of Pierrefitte-sur-Seine. This town has a little less then twenty nine thousand inhabitants. Today, this town is a part of northern suburban area of Paris and it only eight miles distant from its center. It means that this town is a great base destination for exploring of Paris. Also, it has its own tourist attactions.

1. Église Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais

Église Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais

Église Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais was established in 1857. It was built on the site of an older church from 1599. The building has a straight and wide bell tower. One of the bells was a gift from the Empress Eugenie in 1859 when she was invited by a Mayor of this town.

3. Statue of Frédérick Lemaître

Statue of Frédérick Lemaître

Famous dramatic actor from nineteenth century, Frédérick Lemaître lived in Pierrefitte. The statue shows him in one of his most famous roles, that of Robert Macaire in L'Auberge des Adrets. It was a fact about André Maurois that, "interpreted by him, melodrama was transformed into revolutionary comedy and became a social fact". This statue was a gift from Institute of Fine Arts in 1950.

5. Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Recognition

Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Recognition

The Notre-Dame-de-la-Recognition has a very simple gable facade, which expresses the twentieth century concept of spiritual buildings. The interior is richly decorated with works from different eras. If you like art, you will just love Notre Dam de la Recognition.

2. Station Pierrefitte Stains

Station Pierrefitte Stains

This building was opened in1859. In that times, this was an impressive building. This station allowed the flow of local products to Paris markets, which was the great benefit for the town. You will feel the true French spirit in this building. Do not miss an opportunity to buy some of the most popular French products.

4. National Gendarmerie

National Gendarmerie

The building was built at the middle of the nineteenth cnetury. At the beginning, the brigade of Mounted Police was stationed here. The station was rebuilt in 1897. It attracts so many visitors every year, we are certain that you will be one of them.

Pierrefitte sur Seine is an amazing town located in one the most peaceful part of France. Banks of the river Siene will make you feel young and calm, if you come here you will never forget this place. Acommodations are very affordable and well designed.

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