Car Hire in Nanterre - Mini guide to Nanterre

Nanterre

Sainte Geneviéve, the patron saint of Paris, was born in Nanterre around 420 AD. Things have changed a bit since then. One of the western suburbs of the ever-expanding city of Paris, Nanterre is home to the largest business centre of Paris, La Défense.

Ultra modern skyscrapers have transformed the landscape from an ancient Roman town into a dramatic cityscape. A magnet for corporate headquarters and businessmen and women, it is also a less expensive alternative to staying in central Paris for leisure travellers.

During the business week, Nanterre hums and buzzes with millions of workers coming and going from the impressive glass and steel high-rises of La Défense. Spread around the 100 metre high Grande Arche and esplanade (‘le Parvis’), this district holds over 70 skyscrapers and is dotted with restaurants, cafés, and shops that serve the 150,000 workers who spend their days here.

The 86,000 inhabitants of Nanterre find it to be a convenient alternative to living in expensive central Paris. The Historical Axis begins at the Louvre in central Paris, follows the Champs-Elysées past the Arc de Triomphe and ends six miles away at La Défense in Nanterre. The green swath of André Malraux park offers residents a refreshing change from the towers of glass and steel.

Hotels in Nanterre cater to business travellers, and leisure travellers may well appreciate the lower prices of this region compared to central Paris.

While public transportation may be the best way to see the historical sights of Paris, a hire car is ultimately the most convenient way to see the surrounding countryside outside of Paris. Travellers should arrange car hire before leaving home, to make their as holiday enjoyable as possible. Book online now and take advantage of great savings on car rental in Nanterre.

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We rent the following types of cars: Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or equiv.), Mini, Small family (Ford Focus or equiv.), Medium family (Toyota Avensis or equiv.), large family (BMW 5 series), 4x4, SUV, Convertible, Van, Sports car, Luxury cars.

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