Gennevilliers Facts for Kids

The T1 tram line in Gennevilliers, in front of the Saint Marie Madeleine church.

Gennevilliers' main fire station.

The Seine River in the Port de Gennevilliers.

The coat of arms for Gennevilliers.

Gennevilliers is a town in France, located very close to Paris. It is part of the Île-de-France region and the Hauts-de-Seine department. Around 41,000 people call Gennevilliers home.

Public Services in Gennevilliers
Culture and Landmarks
Sports and Activities
Getting Around Gennevilliers
Sister Cities
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Public Services in Gennevilliers

Gennevilliers has important public buildings that help the town run smoothly. It has a town hall, which is where local government decisions are made. There are also two fire stations to keep everyone safe, a police station for law enforcement, and three post offices for sending mail.

Culture and Landmarks

Gennevilliers has a beautiful old church called Saint Marie Madeleine. It was built in the 17th century, making it a historic landmark.

For entertainment and learning, Gennevilliers offers several places:

A movie theatre where you can watch the latest films.
A modern theatre for live performances.
A music school for aspiring musicians.
A fine art school for young artists to develop their skills.

Sports and Activities

Sports are a big part of life in Gennevilliers! Many different activities are popular here. The main sports people play include:

Football (also known as soccer)
Rugby
Swimming
Dance
Archery
Kayaking

Getting Around Gennevilliers

Gennevilliers is well-known for its large port, the Port de Gennevilliers. This port is one of the most important in France and the biggest on the river Seine. It helps move many goods by water.

The town also has excellent public transport connections:

Metro: Three stations on Paris Métro Line 13 serve Gennevilliers: Gabriel Péri, Les Agnettes, and Les Courtilles.
Train: The urban train line C also connects to Gennevilliers.
Tram: There are six tram stations: Parc des Chantereine, Gare de Gennevilliers, Timbaud, Le Village, Le Luth, and Les Courtilles.
Highways: Two major highways, the A15 and A86, meet in Gennevilliers, making it easy to travel by car.

Sister Cities

Gennevilliers has special connections with other towns around the world. These are called "twin towns" or "sister cities." They often share cultural exchanges and friendships. Gennevilliers is twinned with: