landmark
Eiffel Tower
Iconic iron lattice tower built in 1889 that has become the most recognized symbol of Paris and France.
4 km · about 5 min drive
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Vanves
Île-de-France, France · Europe
About Vanves
Vanves works well as a base: 5km from Notre-Dame de Paris.
Vanves is in Île-de-France, France, with about 26,000 people. You drive on the right here.
Vanves (French pronunciation: [vɑ̃v] ) is a commune in the southwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 5.6 km (3.5 mi) from the centre of Paris. It is one of the most densely populated municipalities in Europe and the tenth in France.
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What is there to see near Vanves?
Within an hour or so of Vanves: Eiffel Tower (4 km), Jardin du Luxembourg (4 km), Notre-Dame de Paris (5 km), Musée de l'Orangerie (5 km).
Are there any good drives near Vanves?
The nearest famous roads are Rouen-Les-Essarts.
Where is Vanves?
Vanves is in Île-de-France, France.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 26,068
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Île-de-France
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 48.8235, 2.2902
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 Vanves
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Jardin du Luxembourg
Paris's most elegant formal garden, where Parisians sail toy boats around a fountain below the Senate palace.
4 km · about 10 min drive
cathedral
Notre-Dame de Paris
Gothic masterpiece on the Île de la Cité, one of the most famous cathedrals in the world.
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.
5 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
Louvre Pyramid
Striking glass and metal pyramid serving as the main entrance to the Louvre Museum, the world's largest art museum.
5 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
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.
5 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.
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
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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