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Eiffel Tower
Iconic iron lattice tower built in 1889 that has become the most recognized symbol of Paris and France.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Nanterre
Île-de-France, France · Europe
About Nanterre
Nanterre works well as a base: 5 minutes from Chatou, 7km from Eiffel Tower.
Nanterre is in Île-de-France, France, with about 87,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Chatou, about 4 km away.
Nanterre (; French: [nɑ̃tɛʁ] ) is the prefecture of the Hauts-de-Seine department in the western suburbs of Paris, France. It is located some 11 km (6.8 mi) northwest of the centre of Paris. As of 2023, the population of the commune was 97,783.
The eastern part of Nanterre, bordering the communes of Courbevoie andRead more
Puteaux, contains a small part of the La Défense business district of Paris and some of the tallest buildings in the Paris region. Because the headquarters of many major corporations are located in La Défense, the court of Nanterre is well known in the media for the number of high-profile lawsuits and trials that take place in it. The city of Nanterre also includes the Paris West University Nanterre La Défense, one of the largest universities in the Paris region.
Inhabitants are called Nanterrien(ne)s or Nanterrois(es).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Nanterre?
Within an hour or so of Nanterre: Eiffel Tower (7 km), Arc de Triomphe (7 km), DS World Paris (8 km), Atelier Renault (8 km).
Are there any good drives near Nanterre?
The nearest famous roads are Rouen-Les-Essarts.
Where is Nanterre?
Nanterre is in Île-de-France, France, about 4 km from Chatou.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 86,719
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Île-de-France
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 48.8920, 2.2067
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in France
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 Nanterre
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Arc de Triomphe
Monumental triumphal arch honouring those who fought for France, standing at the western end of the Champs-Élysées.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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DS World Paris
The striking automotive showroom and brand experience on the Champs-Élysées showcasing French automotive design and innovation.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Atelier Renault
Renault's flagship lifestyle space on the Champs-Élysées combining concept cars, a boutique, and a stylish cafe-restaurant.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Champs-Élysées
World-famous tree-lined avenue stretching from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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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.
9 km · about 15 min drive
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Palais Garnier
Lavish 19th-century opera house in Paris with its ornate facade, grand staircase, and Chagall-painted ceiling.
9 km · about 20 min drive
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Moulin Rouge
Legendary Parisian cabaret with its iconic red windmill, birthplace of the modern can-can dance since 1889.
9 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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