Gennevilliers


Gennevilliers is a commune in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, in the Hauts-de-Seine department of Île-de-France. It is located from the centre of Paris. In 2017, it had a population of 46,907.

History

On 9 April 1929, one-fifth of the territory of Gennevilliers was detached and became the commune of Villeneuve-la-Garenne. Gennevilliers is the site of the main river port Port of Gennevilliers of Paris on the Seine.

Transport

Gennevilliers is served by three stations on Paris Métro Line 13: Les Courtilles, Les Agnettes and Gabriel Péri. All three are at the border with the commune of Asnières-sur-Seine.
Gennevilliers is also served by two stations on RER C, as well as five stops on Île-de-France tramway Line 1.

Education

Schools in Gennevilliers include:
There is a senior high school, Lycée Galilée.

Natives/residents

Gennevilliers is twinned with: