Discover Nanterre

There are several ways to plan a stay in Nanterre: around the pilgrimage cathedral, theater and contemporary art, or walks in urban and nearby settings. If you are looking for a hotel, the purpose of your trip gives you a concrete starting point. The places and activities vary considerably, from an independent visit to a cathedral to performances and art workshops, as well as green spaces and designated walking and hiking routes.

Cathedral, Theater, and Art

The Sainte-Geneviève-Saint-Maurice Cathedral in Nanterre is a pilgrimage site dedicated to Sainte Geneviève. Visitors can explore it independently on site using the explanatory materials provided. If you are interested in its religious significance, you can use this information to guide your visit. An independent visit differs from a group program and allows you to explore the cathedral at your own pace.

The Théâtre Nanterre-Amandiers is a national drama center (Centre Dramatique National). It was built in 1976 on the initiative of Pierre Debauche. The theater includes several performance spaces, an open-air theater, and workshops for set construction. The venue therefore encompasses different areas related to the stage and its performances. The theater regularly organizes tours of its temporary theater and backstage areas. If you are planning to take one of these tours, check the venue’s current schedule, as the visitor program may vary.

La Terrasse, on Boulevard de Pesaro in Nanterre, is a contemporary art space where artists exhibit their work. It also offers visual arts workshops for all ages and skill levels. La Terrasse therefore focuses both on exhibited works and on hands-on engagement with visual art. For your plans, this offers a different experience from a theater visit or an independent tour of the cathedral.

Parks and Walks

The Parc du Chemin de l’Île covers 14.5 hectares and is a place for walks and relaxation. The Maison du Parc, located within the park, hosts themed exhibitions and also provides information about the park’s environmental approach. This approach includes basins that clean some of the Seine water using filtering plants and microorganisms. Water treatment and environmental information are specific topics you can explore during a stay in the park.

The Parc André Malraux is a 25-hectare landscaped park with lawns, playgrounds, trees, a pond, and a canal. Visitors can walk along tree-lined paths. The two parks differ in size by 10.5 hectares: Parc André Malraux covers 25 hectares, while Parc du Chemin de l’Île covers 14.5 hectares. Their features also give them distinct characteristics: the landscape of Parc André Malraux includes a pond, canal, and playgrounds, while the Parc du Chemin de l’Île is described in terms of the basins that clean some of the Seine water and the environmental information at the Maison du Parc.

The tourist office lists walks and hikes in Nanterre’s urban and nearby settings. Individual routes may change, so check the current options when choosing a route for your stay.

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For the broader travel overview: Hauts-De-Seine.