Aulnay-sous-Bois: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 75 - 351 Novotel Aulnay Sous Bois
 Ideally located for a business trip, 5 km from the Villepinte and Bourget Exhibition Complexes, just 15 minutes from Roissy CDG Airport and 30 minutes… MoreEUR 64 - 88 Hotel du Parc
 Ideally situated opposite the park and near the city centre of Aulnay-sous-Bois, the hotel offers a peaceful, warm and friendly atmosphere.
Guestroom… MoreEUR 49 - 145 Balladins Aulnay Garonor
 The Balladins Aulnay Garonor offers affordable rooms with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. It is located just outside Paris, a 10-minute drive from Charle… More | ||||||||||||||||||
Aulnay-sous-Bois: Guide
Aulnay-sous-Bois is a commune in France|commune in the northeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 13.9 km (8.6 miles) from the Kilometre Zero|centre of Paris.
In October and November 2005, it gained national and international attention as one of the focuses of the French 2005 Paris suburb riots|suburb riots.
Name
The name Aulnay comes from French: aulnes) covering the territory of Aulnay-sous-Bois in ancient times.
Originally called Aulnay-lès-Bondy (meaning "Aulnay near Bondy"), the commune was renamed Aulnay-sous-Bois (meaning "Aulnay under wood") on January 5, 1903. The wood mentioned in the name is the ancient Bondy Forest which covered most of the area to the northeast of Paris.
Transport
Aulnay-sous-Bois is served by Aulnay-sous-Bois (SNCF)|Aulnay-sous-Bois station on Paris RER B|RER line B.
Administration
Aulnay-sous-Bois is divided into two cantons:
The canton of Aulnay sous Bois Nord (North): 55,298 inhabitants (69.1%);
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The canton of (South) Aulnay sous Bois Sud: 24,723 inhabitants (30.9%). External links