Le Pré-Saint-Gervais

Le Pré-Saint-Gervais ( French pronunciation: [lə pʁe sɛ̃ ʒɛʁvɛ] ; simply known by locals as Le Pré, i.e. "the meadow") is a commune in the northeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 5.2 km (3.2 mi) from the center of Paris. With a density of about 24,000 inhabitants per square kilometres, Le Pré-Saint-Gervais is one of the most densely populated municipalities in Europe.

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