Neighborhood
Nanterre is situated to the west of Paris, in the Hauts-de-Seine préfecture. The town is dynamic, young, and friendly, making it a very popular and attractive destination. Nanterre has the second-highest employment rate in France, after Paris, and is one of the biggest student districts thanks to the University Paris Nanterre being situated here, which is made up of more than 30,000 students! The town is also a great place to live on an everyday basis, the Sunday morning market is very popular, you will also find an independent cinema showcasing movies from cinema-auteurs, as well as many restaurants and cultural events organized by the district! Nanterre frequently holds entertainment events like Farm in the City, Nanterre beach, street art festivals, etc. The neighborhood has also been leading the way in environmental issues since the 80s, being the highest awarded town at the Environmental Grand Prize of Île-de-France for twelve years running! Nanterre has great transport links so you can join Paris easily: RER A, Transilien, Tram line 2, as well as many buses. The Station of la Défense is also just a few minutes away!