Suresnes, Paris

Name: Suresnes
Address: Paris, France

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Suresnes is a commune in the western suburbs of Paris, Île-de-France. Located in Hauts-de-Seine, 9.3 km from the centre of Paris, it had a population of 49,145 as of 2016. The nearest communes are Nanterre, Puteaux, Rueil-Malmaison, Saint-Cloud and Boulogne-Billancourt. It is served by two stops on Île-de-France tramway Line 2 and Suresnes–Mont-Valérien station on the Transilien network, both giving access to La Défense and its RER A and Paris Métro Line 1 services. Suresnes's landmarks include the Mémorial de la France combattante and Suresnes American Cemetery and Memorial below Fort Mont-Valérien, as well as Foch Hospital in the town centre. ()

Alternative names: Area: 1.46 mi²Coordinates: 48°52'16"N, 2°13'31"E

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Suresnes (Carnot-Gambetta)Paris France

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Suresnes – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bois de Boulogne, Château de Bagatelle, Tour Majunga, Suresnes American Cemetery and Memorial.

1.2 miSE
Vast, historic park with botanic gardens
Bois de Boulogne, Paris
32 min walk • The Bois de Boulogne is an expansive park on the western edge of Paris, France, offering city dwellers and tourists alike a verdant escape from the urban hustle. Covering more than 850 hectares, it is one of the largest public parks in the city and is often referred...
1 miE
Forts and castles, Museum, History museum
Château de Bagatelle, Paris
27 min walk • Nestled in the Bois de Boulogne on the western edge of Paris, the Château de Bagatelle is a hidden gem that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. This neoclassical château, surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, is a testament to the...
1.5 miNE
Park
Tour Majunga, Paris
38 min walk • The Tour Majunga is a skyscraper located in La Défense, near Paris, France. It reached a height of 193.05 m in January 2014 and became the fourth tallest skyscraper in France, after Tour First, Tour Montparnasse and Tour Incity when it was completed.
~1900 ftW
Cemetery
Suresnes American Cemetery and Memorial, Paris
10 min walk • The Suresnes American Cemetery is a United States military cemetery in the Suresnes, Hauts-de-Seine, France. It is the resting place of 1,541 American soldiers killed in World War I.
0.8 miE
Park
Bagatelle Gamefield, Paris
21 min walk • The Bagatelle Gamefield is a public recreation area for practicing various sports and leisure activities, among them football, rugby and cricket.
1 miSE
Monastery
Longchamp Abbey, Paris
25 min walk • Longchamp Abbey, known also as the Convent of the Humility of the Blessed Virgin, was a convent of Poor Clares founded in 1255 in Auteuil, Paris, by Saint Isabelle of France. The site is now occupied by Longchamp Racecourse.
0.7 miW
19th-century fortress and WWII prison
Fort Mont-Valérien, Paris
18 min walk • Fort Mont-Valérien is a fortress in Suresnes, a western Paris suburb, built in 1841 as part of the city's ring of modern fortifications. It overlooks the Bois de Boulogne.
1.3 miNE
Skyscraper
Tour France, Boulogne-Billancourt
34 min walk • Tour France is a residential skyscraper located in La Défense business district and in Puteaux, France, west of Paris. Built in 1973, the tower is one of the tallest residential towers in France, with a height of 126 metres.
1.1 miSW
Park
Garden City of Suresnes, Paris
29 min walk • The Garden City of Suresnes is one of the largest garden cities in the region of Île-de-France. The city, built from 1921, is located between the Saint-Cloud racetrack and Mont-Valérien, on the Fouilleuse plateau, overlooking the Seine.
1.3 miN
Skyscraper
Tour Hekla, Boulogne-Billancourt
34 min walk • Tour Hekla is a 220-meter, 48-story skyscraper currently under construction in Puteaux, in the La Défense district of Paris, in France. It was designed by French architect Jean Nouvel. The building received its building permit in June 2016. Construction began in May 2018 for a delivery scheduled for early 2022.
1 miNE
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Puteaux, Paris
25 min walk • Puteaux is a commune in the western suburbs of Paris, France. It is located in the heart of the Hauts-de-Seine department, 8.7 kilometres from the centre of Paris. In 2016, it had a population of 44,941.

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Which popular attractions are close to Suresnes?

Nearby attractions include Suresnes American Cemetery and Memorial, Paris (10 min walk), Mémorial de la France combattante, Paris (14 min walk), Fort Mont-Valérien, Paris (18 min walk), Bagatelle Gamefield, Paris (21 min walk).

How to get to Suresnes by public transport?

The nearest stations to Suresnes:

Bus

Mairie de Suresnes • Lines: 144, 241, 263, 70, 93, As (1 min walk)
Mairie de Suresnes – Carnot • Lines: 144 (1 min walk)

Train

Suresnes Mont-Valérien (6 min walk)
Puteaux (24 min walk)

Tram

Suresnes - Longchamp • Lines: T2 (7 min walk)
Belvédère • Lines: T2 (9 min walk)

Metro

Esplanade de La Défense • Lines: 1 (42 min walk)