landmark
Arc de Triomphe
Monumental triumphal arch honouring those who fought for France, standing at the western end of the Champs-Élysées.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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Bois-Colombes
Île-de-France, France · Europe
About Bois-Colombes
Bois-Colombes works well as a base: 5 minutes from Villeneuve-la-Garenne, 6km from Sacré-Cœur Basilica (Basilique du Sacré-Cœur).
Bois-Colombes is in Île-de-France, France, with about 24,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Villeneuve-la-Garenne, about 4 km away.
Bois-Colombes (French pronunciation: [bwa kɔlɔ̃b] ) is a commune in the Hauts-de-Seine department, in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 9 km (5.6 mi) from the centre of Paris. International companies such as Colgate-Palmolive, IBM and Aviva have their French headquarters in Bois-Colombes.
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What is there to see near Bois-Colombes?
Within an hour or so of Bois-Colombes: Arc de Triomphe (5 km), Sacré-Cœur Basilica (Basilique du Sacré-Cœur) (6 km), Moulin Rouge (6 km), DS World Paris (6 km).
Are there any good drives near Bois-Colombes?
The nearest famous roads are Rouen-Les-Essarts.
Where is Bois-Colombes?
Bois-Colombes is in Île-de-France, France, about 4 km from Villeneuve-la-Garenne.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 24,300
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Île-de-France
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 48.9194, 2.2748
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Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.
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Worth the detour from Bois-Colombes
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
Sacré-Cœur Basilica (Basilique du Sacré-Cœur)
Romano-Byzantine basilica crowning the summit of Montmartre, offering sweeping panoramic views across Paris.
6 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
Moulin Rouge
Legendary Parisian cabaret with its iconic red windmill, birthplace of the modern can-can dance since 1889.
6 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
DS World Paris
The striking automotive showroom and brand experience on the Champs-Élysées showcasing French automotive design and innovation.
6 km · about 10 min drive
cafe
Atelier Renault
Renault's flagship lifestyle space on the Champs-Élysées combining concept cars, a boutique, and a stylish cafe-restaurant.
6 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
Champs-Élysées
World-famous tree-lined avenue stretching from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
6 km · about 10 min drive
museum
Musée de l'Orangerie
A jewel of a museum in the Tuileries housing Monet's monumental Water Lilies murals in two purpose-built oval rooms.
7 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
Palais Garnier
Lavish 19th-century opera house in Paris with its ornate facade, grand staircase, and Chagall-painted ceiling.
7 km · about 15 min drive
Driving in France
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.85/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€10.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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