landmark
Arc de Triomphe
Monumental triumphal arch honouring those who fought for France, standing at the western end of the Champs-Élysées.
4 km · about 10 min drive
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Puteaux
Île-de-France, France · Europe
About Puteaux
Puteaux works well as a base: 5 minutes from Paris 16 Passy, 4km from Arc de Triomphe.
Puteaux is in Île-de-France, France, with about 41,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Paris 16 Passy, about 4 km away.
Puteaux (French pronunciation: [pyto] ) is a commune in the western suburbs of Paris, France. It is located in the heart of the Hauts-de-Seine department, 8.7 kilometres (5.4 mi) from the centre of Paris.
La Défense, Paris's business district hosting the tallest buildings in the metropolitan area, extends over theRead more
northern part of Puteaux and parts of the neighbouring communes Courbevoie and Nanterre. The inhabitants of Puteaux are called Putéoliens in French.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Puteaux?
Within an hour or so of Puteaux: Arc de Triomphe (4 km), DS World Paris (5 km), Atelier Renault (5 km), Eiffel Tower (5 km).
Are there any good drives near Puteaux?
The nearest famous roads are Rouen-Les-Essarts.
Where is Puteaux?
Puteaux is in Île-de-France, France, about 4 km from Paris 16 Passy.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 40,646
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Île-de-France
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 48.8834, 2.2389
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 Puteaux
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
DS World Paris
The striking automotive showroom and brand experience on the Champs-Élysées showcasing French automotive design and innovation.
5 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.
5 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
Eiffel Tower
Iconic iron lattice tower built in 1889 that has become the most recognized symbol of Paris and France.
5 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.
5 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.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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Place de la Concorde
Largest public square in Paris at the eastern end of the Champs-Élysées, anchored by a 3,300-year-old Egyptian obelisk.
6 km · about 10 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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