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Nanterre

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Nanterre is a Paris suburb just west of the city, best known as the site of the University of Nanterre, where the student unrest that helped spark the May 1968 protests began, and for its proximity to La Defense, Europe's largest purpose-built business district. It is largely a working and residential commune rather than a sightseeing destination.

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Country: FranceLanguage: FrenchCurrency: Euro (EUR)Time zone: CET (UTC+1)

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Best forA budget base near La Defense business district with fast RER access into central Paris

When to goYear-round - driven by business travel and Paris proximity rather than seasonal sightseeing

Getting aroundRER A and Transilien lines connect directly into central Paris and La Defense

Where to stayNear Nanterre Prefecture or the La Defense side for RER access into Paris

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About Nanterre

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What's on in Nanterre

Nanterre travel guides

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