Aulnay-Sous-Bois is a commune in the northeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 13.9 km (8.6 miles) from the centre of Paris.

FACTS AND FIGURES

• Population: 80,000
• The name Aulnay comes from Medieval Latin alnetum, meaning 'alder grove'
• It gained national and international attention as one of the focuses of the French suburb riots
• Aulnay-sous-Bois is divided into two cantons

SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS

• L’espace Jacques Prévert, local cultural centre