Location: Nanterre
Top Things to do in Nanterre
- 1. Patisserie School Nicolas Bernarde
- 2. Les Quatre Temps
- 3. Suresnes American Cemetery and Memorial
- 4. Chateau de Malmaison
- 5. Albert Kahn Musee et Jardins
- 6. Musee d'Orsay
- 7. Fromagerie Micaelli Jean
- 8. C La Vigne- Authentic Champagne Tour
- 9. Le Mont-Valerien French Memorial to Resistance Martyrs
- 10. Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul de Rueil-Malmaison Church
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The 10 Best Things to Do in Nanterre, France
Nanterre in France, from Europe region, is best know for Lessons & Workshops. Discover best things to do in Nanterre with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
Restaurants in Nanterre
1. Patisserie School Nicolas Bernarde
Overall Ratings
5 based on 91 reviews
Partagez, le temps d’un cours, la passion et le savoir-faire d’un Meilleur Ouvrier de France. L’école Nicolas Bernardé permet un voyage à travers les recettes de pâtisserie traditionnelle ou innovante, bases incontournables et saveurs audacieuses. Des programmes d’apprentissage thématiques offrent ainsi la possibilité de se découvrir un talent ou de perfectionner son plaisir
Reviewed By koshkat - Paris, France
I will come back! I offer you to do the same :-) was intersting...and give good taste to come back and try more...learn more. thank you for a great exprience
2. Les Quatre Temps
3. Suresnes American Cemetery and Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By mobileaccess - Oakland, California
This is the only military cemetery outside of the US that has the fallen of both wars buried in it. It has a beautiful loggia with statues specifically commissioned to commemorate both WWI and WWII. Lewis Iselin, a professional artist who also commanded the ship that sunk the last German uboat in the Second World War, sculpted Memoire (Memory) for WWII as well as the wall friezes. This site should be visited by all Americans who come to Paris; we come every VE Day to say thank you! Easy to get here on the tram from either Defense or Porte de Versailles. The views of Paris are gorgeous and the Gardens are beautiful but the silent homage to our war dead is the most important!
4. Chateau de Malmaison
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 508 reviews
Reviewed By SunnyAndBeautiful - Croatia
After the opulence of Versailles and other royal palaces, it's good to cleanse the palate by visiting a smaller, more intimate residence.
Napoleon's and Josephine's residence in Rueil-Malmaison is a quaint affair. The chateau is quite humble in comparison with other royal abodes, but it's still well appointed and has the charm of a bygone age. The price of 6.50 euros for the ticket is fair, and I believe that one can freely access the Gardens around the chateau. The Gardens are amazing and are quite a refuge from the big city smog.
I'm very fond of visiting smaller towns around Paris, so Rueil-Malmaison (and its chateau) was just the thing for me. If you are interested in going somewhere nice but close to Paris, give Rueil-Malmaison a go.
5. Albert Kahn Musee et Jardins
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 502 reviews
Reviewed By GlobetrottingSwede - Paris, France
The museum part and the Japanese houses were under renovation so I can only comment on the Gardens. They're all very nice, but my order of preference is 1) Japanese 2) Nordic (Vosges) and 3) French fruit - rose garden. Well worth a visit to get out of the bustle of downtown Paris.
6. Musee d'Orsay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
This beautiful museum, once a railroad station, now houses a staggering collection of Impressionist art, as well as other items created between 1848 and 1914. In 2011, the museum is running a renovation of the top floor (impressionist gallery). Only ground and medium floor are accessible. The top floor will re-open on the 20th of October. Meanwhile, some impressionist masterpieces are not visible.
Reviewed By sargent0 - Swindon, United Kingdom
On our last full day in Paris we visited Musée d’Orsay. We got there early (and thank god we did) arriving at 09:40 just after opening to join a huge queue which stretched to the corner of the block. It took us just over an hour to get in, but it was worth the wait.
Also being the first Sunday of the month, entry was free which was a real bonus though the full price ticket is only €12 per adult.
On arrival we head straight up to the 5th floor to the only cafe which was open at the time. Worth noting that until 11:45 they only serve tea, coffee, cake and desserts so we ordered tea, a pint of cola and my husband had a Belgian waffle. Once lunch could be ordered I had the Salade Parisian and my husband the Fois Grais.
Both of which was very nice and all in all cane to around €45
We started our visit on the 5th floor after our lunch and it is without a doubt the best section.
With a huge collection of Monet, Renoir you would not be disappointed by the majority of Exhibitions. I particularly liked the Sisley collection.
Having arrived at 11:15 we departed around 14:30.
It’s a stunning museum with a collection which I am sure would have something for everyone.
I’ll be honest, I was very surprised by how much of the art work I really liked. I would never have classed myself as a fan of the Impressionists as our personal art collection is very modern day while quite eclectic to say the least but there were a number of the Monet and Sisley pieces which I found quite stunning.
For €12 each you cannot go wrong with a visit to this beautiful museum which in itself is a piece of art, originally an old railway station, this old building is something to be admired in its own right.
Would absolutely recommend if you can stand the queues.
7. Fromagerie Micaelli Jean
Overall Ratings
5 based on 27 reviews
8. C La Vigne- Authentic Champagne Tour
Overall Ratings
5 based on 136 reviews
C La Vigne is a boutique company specializing in vineyards and wineries day tours to Champagne region from Paris. Our tour is intimate as we travel in a small group (maximum 6 people). You will be accompanied by an experienced and friendly wine Professional to discover the Champagne making process, get familiar with the wine tasting technique and, of course, have a leisurely day of fun!
Reviewed By NeilGrosvenor - Adelaide, Australia
Peggy was extremely knowledgeable. The first two champagne houses were entertaining and personal. The restaurant for lunch was excellent. Our tour of the region was fun and informative. The least enjoyable part was Moet and Chandon which could have been any of the really large wineries in Australia, but Peggy can't help that.
9. Le Mont-Valerien French Memorial to Resistance Martyrs
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
Principal lieu d'exécution par l'armée allemande de résistants et d'otages en France pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, le Mont-Valérien est aujourd'hui un lieu qui, à travers sa programmation pédagogique, culturelle et commémorative, souhaite faire partager son histoire et ses mémoires et ainsi faire découvrir le parcours de ceux "qui aimaient la vie à en mourir". Le Mémorial du Mont-Valérien fait partie des Hauts lieux de la mémoire nationale, propriété de l’État. Ils sont placés sous la responsabilité du ministère des Armées (DPMA). Leur valorisation est confiée à l'ONACVG.
Reviewed By Lysphil - Ebensburg, Pennsylvania
Fortunately my guide was very knowledgeable on WWII and the French Resistance. The entire monument is an honorable dedication to those French Resistance members that gave their time, energy, and often their lives for France.
Very moving memorial, I highly recommended visiting the nearby American Cemetery and heading back into the city for the L'Arc de Triomphe to give the full effect.
10. Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul de Rueil-Malmaison Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By PirateSpace - Oslo, Norway
I was here on Saturday and there was a big farmer market in front of the church. Inside the church there is a tomb of Josephine, decorated with imperial symbols.
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