Prefecture of Seine-Saint-Denis, in the Ile-de-France region, the commune of Bobigny takes place in the northern suburbs of Paris, just three kilometers from the capital. Located on the banks of the Canal de l'Ourcq, it is surrounded by Pantin, Drancy and La Courneuve.
Developed from the beginning of the Middle Ages, the town of Bobigny belonged in part to the abbey of Saint-Denis, as well as to the seigniory of Livry. Mainly turned towards cereal crops, it was completely destroyed during the siege of Paris by the Prussians in 1870. It was not until the end of the 19th century and the arrival of the railway that Bobigny experienced a new economic boom, becoming Thus a working-class city.
Little known for its tourist attraction, the Ile-de-France commune of Bobigny nonetheless has a beautiful cultural attraction. There are plenty of recreational areas, and the city has some monuments of great interest. The proximity to the capital, Paris, gives it an ideal geographical location to discover the most beautiful tourist sites of Ile-de-France.
Built in 1933 and sixty meters high, the Tower of Illustration is one of the emblems of the city of Bobigny. It served as offices for the newspaper of the same name, before becoming the home of student housing in the late 2000s.
It is also possible to discover several religious spaces in the commune, all rebuilt after the Second World War. The Notre-Dame-de-l'Etoile chapel features a beautiful mix of concrete and bricks, as well as a modern bell tower made of metal. The church of Saint-André, on the other hand, takes place on the remains of successive buildings of the XIe, XVIe and XVIIIe centuries. Built in the 1980s, it mixes wood and concrete and still features some objects from other churches such as an 18th century marble font, or a statue of Saint Andrew in gilded wood and a statue of Saint Fiacre, both inscribed in The general inventory of Cultural Heritage. The Church of All Saints and that of Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Secours do not lack interest either. The second particularly offers a small building in pink brick with an elegant openwork bell tower.
Opened in the late 1930s, the Franco-Muslim cemetery presents the graves of several personalities from the Muslim world, as well as a military square hosting the graves of Muslim soldiers who died for France, especially during the Second World War. The entrance is made up of a Moorish arc, and a prayer room can also be found on the supplementary inventory of Historic Monuments.
Walking through the city, you can admire the prefecture, among others, its wedding hall revisited by the artist Hervé di Rosa, or the Labor Exchange. The latter is the work of the famous Brazilian architect, Oscar Niemeyer.
To walk or simply to enjoy the sun, head towards the parc de la Bergère on the banks of the Canal de l'Ourcq. You can discover a diverse and varied flora.
The weekly markets of Bobigny are held daily, morning or afternoon depending on the locations. The city also offers a lively Christmas market at the end of the year.
Film Festival, Bande (s) à Part is held annually in March. The event features screenings, movie theaters, film-conferences, and meetings with different artists.
In April, the Superstock festival honors experimental architecture through artistic and creative exhibitions.
In June, the city festival is the scene of many activities in the gardens of the town hall.
Every two years, in the Parc de la Bergère, the city hosts the Biennials of the environment. Towards sustainable development, they take place in September.
The Résonances festival is organized in November and offers animations around the cinema. This is an opportunity to watch many screenings and preview films.