intheareaof Street Art Avenue Explore this outdoor ‘gallery’ of street art Basilique de Saint-Denis that stretches from the Parc de la Villette to the Stade de France! On a trail along the Canal Saint-Denis, artists were asked to cre- Musée d’Art et d’Histoire Paul Éluard ate artworks using the technique of their choice: graffiti, collage, paint, stencils ... These artworks have resulted in art work- shops and participatory frescoes. Visit this offbeat avenue independently, with a guide or on a cruise with commentary. Canal Saint-Denis, from the Parc de la Villette to the Stade de France. 93000 Saint-Denis. M Porte de la Villette, Saint-Denis – Porteo de Paris. 01 55 870 870. www.tourisme-plainecommune-paris.com The former Saint-Denis convent (founded in 1625) has housed the eclectic collections of this museum of art and history since 1981. The first floor presents life at the convent, whose most famous resident was Louise of France, daughter of Louis XV. The former refectory tells the story of Saint-Denis, a city of craftsmen, and its Abbey. The apothecary has one of the finest collections of pharma- ceutical ceramics in France. The 2nd floor is Stade de France dedicated to the war of 1870 and to the Paris The stadium boasts 6 hectares of roofing, Commune (cartoons, prints, photographs) 45 km of terraces and 9,000 m of turf, and2 and the Pavillon Louis XV, to Paul Éluard. hosts a round of sporting events, concerts 22 bis rue Gabriel Péri. 93200 Saint-Denis. and shows. These exciting moments can M Saint-Denis – Porte de Paris.o be relived on a visit to the museum, which 01 42 43 05 10. Daily, except Tues, public traces the history of the site since 1995. As holidays, between 3 and 18 Aug 2019 and for the guided tour, full of information and between 21 Dec 2019 and 1 Jan 2020. Mon, Wed surprising anecdotes, it takes you behind and Fri: 10am-5.30pm. Thurs: 10am-8pm. Sat the scenes. From the players’ changing and Sun: 2pm-6.30pm. Full rate: €5. rooms to the official stand, from the infir- www.musee-saint-denis.fr mary to security headquarters, and the pitch, to which you will have access just as if Cité du Cinéma you were part of the French team ... the Sta- dium will no longer have any secrets for you. Gate H - Av. Jules Rimet. 93200 Saint-Denis. M Saint-Denis – Porte de Paris.o 01 55 93 00 45. Days and times of visits (in French and English) variable, contact for information. Full rate: €15. www.stadefrance.com Located in the former Saint-Denis power plant with its distinctive 1930s art deco style, the Cité brings together all aspects of film-making, from script-writing to distribu- tion, sets and shooting, etc. 20 rue Ampère. 93200 Saint-Denis. M Carrefour Pleyel.o www.citeducinema.org 54 IN AND AROUND MONTMARTRE