Nanterre, the prefecture of Hauts-de-Seine, sits in the western suburbs of Paris, approximately 11 km from the city center. It serves as a key hub for business and academia, hosting part of the La Défense business district and Paris West University. With its modern skyline and significant legal institutions, it offers a strategic base for corporate travelers and those seeking a quieter alternative to central Paris.
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Stay in the eastern part near La Défense for easy access to corporate headquarters and the tallest buildings in the region. This area is ideal for business travelers attending meetings or trials at the local court. The western parts offer a more residential feel near the university.
Nanterre is well-connected via public transport, particularly the RER A line, which provides rapid access to La Défense and central Paris. Its location in the western suburbs makes it an efficient base for exploring the greater Paris region without the congestion of the city center.
Home to Paris West University Nanterre La Défense and numerous major corporation HQs, Nanterre is a prime location for business and academic travelers. The city's reputation for high-profile legal cases also attracts professionals involved in corporate law and international litigation.
dedicated business district outside of Paris
monument and building in Paris's La Défense
large public park the western edge of Paris, France
Chef Jean-François Bury, with stints at the George V and the Shangri-La under his belt, is masterfully regaling Nanterre with modern, bistronomic nosh. Examples: organic meurette-style egg; pork belly confit in saté, buckwheat spaetzle and lemon grass-laced mushroom stock; upside-down apple pie with Madagascan vanilla-spiked Isigny cream… Succulent flavours and generous helpings at excellent value for pleasure. High-flying craftsmanship.
WebsiteWelcome to the world of Baptiste Renouard, a seasoned chef who honed his skills at Lasserre, Robuchon and Alléno. In a picturesque, cobbled street in the heart of Rueil, his modern restaurant celebrates creative cuisine with lashings of talent. The reasonably priced lunchtime menu features dishes such as poached egg with green asparagus, ballotine of Atlantic cod and cauliflower or a dessert on the strawberry theme which is a festival of refreshing textures. The tasting menus unveil the chef’s proficient skill and weakness for veggies, in particular those grown locally and herbs that he picks
WebsiteIn a quiet residential neighbourhood, this bistro with a colourful façade and bright green-floored terrace catches the eye. The stylish neo-vintage interior cleverly blends wood, wallpaper, large mirrors, old photographs in gilded frames, and shelves lined with knick-knacks. Friendly welcome and highly attentive service. In the kitchen, Arnaud Delvenne (a Top Chef finalist 2022) has devised a thoughtful and appealing à la carte menu and an affordable lunch menu (add-ons available). A refreshing chilled courgette soup, lightly seared sea bream served with a tasty caponata, and a perfectly made
WebsiteThis neighbourhood bolthole serves wholesome, updated, indulgent fare, courtesy of a menu-carte by chef Benoît Bordier in tune with the seasons and the chef’s mood. Diners feast on good food in a friendly relaxed vibe, washed down with a selection from the concise wine list that highlights wine-producing women. Love at first bite.
WebsiteHow time flies! Frédéric Anton has been the chef of the Pré Catelan, the mythical Napoleon III lodge nestled in the Bois de Boulogne and refurbished by Pierre-Yves Rochon with lashings of designer furniture and a palette of green, white and silver tones, for almost 30 years. Born in Nancy into a working-class family, this Meilleur Ouvrier de France learned the ropes under Joël Robuchon. His tasting menu, which stars top-drawer produce (scallops, langoustine, salmon, caviar), is a masterclass of high-flying understatement and razor-sharp precision. The culinary score, which rises to a crescendo
WebsiteTransformed into a restaurant for the Universal Exhibition of 1900, Empire, Belle Époque and Art nouveau styles culminate in the charm of a rotunda dining room with a glazed roof and a superb terrace. The business clientele comes here to savour the spirit of a bygone Paris and the ‘country’ air of the Bois de Boulogne. Georges Menut lovingly maintains the image of a “grande dame”, but modernity is ensured with the cooking of chef Frédéric Robert, whose cv includes L’Ambroisie, Le Vivarois and Lucas-Carton, and the desserts of young pastry-chef Joris Vée.
WebsiteThanks to the hilltop location on Mont Valérien, this loft-style restaurant commands a superb view of Paris. The à la carte menu boasts a tempting range of contemporary dishes, such as hay-smoked poultry, vegetable tian au gratin with aged parmesan and a reduced jus. For dinnertime, booking is strongly recommended.
WebsiteGenerous by nature, chef Abdou Diop delights in pleasing his guests. A case in point: the tender leek terrine topped with a zesty gribiche sauce, lifted by pickles and grated bottarga. That same indulgence is found in the beef cheek, braised to perfection, encased in a thin, crispy crust, and accompanied by carrots in a variety of textures. For dessert, a citrus-infused carrot cake is brightened by a sorbet. The chef is meticulous about cuissons, championing seasonal ingredients and straight-up flavour. Compact space with exposed beams.
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