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Gournay-sur-Marne

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Seine-Saint-Denis

Gournay-sur-Marne is a commune of the Île-de-France region in the department of Seine-Saint-Denis. Limitrophe of Neuilly-sur-Marne or Noisy-le-Grand, it takes place only fifteen kilometers from Paris. Bordered by the Marne, the longest French river, it has been awarded two flowers in the competition of towns and villages in bloom in France.

The commune of Gournay-sur-Marne was for a long time a hotbed of dispute between the crown of France and the greatest lords of the kingdom, as it was considered the site of the royal provostship and the former headquarters of Henri IV during its siege in Paris. The most important crossing of the river between Lagny and Charenton. Renowned for its guinguettes of the inter-war period, the city of Paris also attracted visitors with its natural beach.

Today, Gournay-sur-Marne is mainly known for its castle and its church which still attract tourists from the Paris region.

Geographical information

MunicipalityGournay-sur-Marne
Postcode93460
Latitude48.8629780 (N 48° 51’ 47”)
Longitude2.5757860 (E 2° 34’ 33”)
AltitudeFrom 37m to 61m
Surface area1.68 km²
Population6876 inhabitants
Density4092 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureBobigny (13.7 km, 23 min)
Insee code93033
IntercommunalityME Métropole du Grand Paris
DepartmentSeine-Saint-Denis
RegionIle-de-France

Nearest cities & towns

Chelles2.7 km (7 min)
Champs-sur-Marne2.9 km (8 min)
Noisy-le-Grand3.3 km (7 min)
Neuilly-sur-Marne4.6 km (9 min)
Noisiel5 km (10 min)
Gagny5.2 km (11 min)
Montfermeil6.1 km (16 min)
Brou-sur-Chantereine6.2 km (11 min)
Vaires-sur-Marne6.4 km (13 min)
Bry-sur-Marne6.7 km (14 min)
Lognes6.8 km (11 min)
Neuilly-Plaisance6.8 km (14 min)
Le Raincy7.2 km (15 min)

Things to see and do

Listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments, the castle of Gournay-sur-Marne now houses the town hall of the commune. One can still admire two interesting dovecotes in the park of the places.

Remains of the former priory of Gournay-sur-Marne, a group of stone sculptures still visible today was classified to the Historic Monuments in the 1980s.

Built in the 18th century, the church of Saint-Arnoult was once located in the park of the town hall. Moved after the expansion and layout of the premises, it still shelters in its interior three burial tiles of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries inscribed in Historic Monuments.

On the Place Charles de Gaulle, you can admire a monument erected in honor of the general, former president of the French Republic.

Places of interest

Monuments

Events and festivities

The market of Gournay-sur-Marne is held on Wednesdays and Saturdays morning. The city also offers a cheerful Christmas market in December.

The gospel festival of the municipality takes place every year in April with different concerts.

The beautiful Gourn'anciennes propose to admire old cars, as well as animations, in May.

In September, Hiking de la Fête is an event offering a cycling tour around the town.

Weather

Tuesday 19 march
Min. 8°C - Max. 18°C
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Wednesday 20 march
Min. 9°C - Max. 19°C
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Thursday 21 march
Min. 11°C - Max. 19°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Skip-the-Line E-Ticket – Château de Vincennes
Culture and education13 € Vincennes (10.4 km)
Fast-track ticket to the Zoological Park de Paris (Vincennes Zoo)
Entertainment22 € Paris (12.3 km)
Guided Tour of Père Lachaise Cemetery – In English only
Culture and education19 € Paris (13.3 km)
Guided culinary tour of Belleville in Paris: Tasting of local products included - In French
Local flavours90 € Paris (13.7 km)
Excursion to Reims in the Champagne Region
Culture and education170 € Paris (14.2 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Paris illuminations
Car itineraryEasy2:00Paris (16.4 km)
The Impressionist Seine, from Careers to Croissy-sur-Seine
All-terrain bike itineraryEasy1:30Chatou (30 km)
Beaumont Star Trail
HikeEasy35 minSaint-Germain-en-Laye (38 km)
Historic trail in the town centre
Village visitEasy1:30La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (42 km)
Family discovery trail
Village visitEasy1:00La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (42 km)

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