The city of
Aulnay-sous-Bois is located in north central France and is a commune and suburb of the city of
Paris.
Aulnay-sous-Bois has a population of approximately 82,000 inhabitants and is part of the Seine Saint Denis department. The city contains two primary industrial and commercial parks and is an economic centre due to its central location in the development of Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Aulnay-sous-Bois is known for its beautiful Sausset Park which contains over 100,000 trees and is the combination of an urban and landscape park which offers a variety of ambiances that provide an escape from the bustle of the city and intimate places for relaxation and leisure. The city also offers a wide variety of sporting activities and is known as the green city with it s 153 hectare of parks.
There are very few cultural attractions in
Aulnay-sous-Bois however there is the CAP which is dedicated to offering contemporary and world music. Each concert that is offered is like traveling to different musical genres including salsa, blues, jazz from the Orient, hip hop, and electronic music. There are also a variety of workshops offered in instrumental and vocal music as well as other resources available to new and upcoming talents.
The Espace Jacques Prevert offers theatre productions that are appropriate for both children and adults and features dance, opera, singers, and cinema productions as well. The Espace Jacques Prevert centre attracts over 100,000 people to the productions each year.
Many residents and visitors travel to
Paris which is only a few miles away to enjoy the many famous cultural and historical attractions of
Paris as well as numerous fine shopping and dining locations.