Bois-Colombes

Bois-Colombes

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownBois-Colombes
Insee code92009
Postcode92270
Latitude48.9174020
Longitude2.2696750
AltitudeFrom 28 to 43 meters
Surface1.92 km²
Population29519 inhabitants
Density15374 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
National labelAsnières-sur-Seine at 1.2 km
Chief townNanterre (at 7.1 km, 17 min)Gennevilliers at 1.9 km
DepartmentHauts-de-SeineCourbevoie at 2 km
RegionIle-de-FranceSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION
  • Located in the Hauts-de-Seine (92) in the north loop of the Seine, Bois-Colombes, 9 km from Paris Notre Dame enjoys an enviable location because it is conveniently located near the Defense , the airport of Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport and major arteries (peripheral routes on banks and A86).
  • History:
  • 1896: Pleasant, quiet, safe and conveniently connected to Paris, the town quickly became a large village inhabited by artists, scholars, merchants and employees. On the day of its independence, it has a station, a church, school (Paul Bert), the largest market area and (already) association philotechnique!
  • 1935: To this date, from 1935 to 1937, which is built the City Hall (strong architectural symbol of the city) in terms of MM. Bovet (Grand Prix de Rome) and Berthelot, architects of the government. Other representative building of the city: the wind plant Hispano-Suiza Bois-Colombes was built in 1937. It measures 55 m long and 16 m wide:? The tunnel closed the largest of the world?, Wrote the magazine L'Illustration (November 1938).
  • 1950-1970: is the period of major development of the town.
  • 1999: The start of Hispano-Suiza in 1999, marks the end of the period of industrial Bois-Colombes
  • On September 17, 2005: the inauguration of the school "The Stork" in the old blower Hispano-Suiza, building labelised "Heritage of the 20th Century" marks a new stage in the rebirth of this neighborhood with the mix of activities, residents and businesses.
  • June 21, 2006: City celebrates the music and introduces the "Parc des Bruyeres. For this ambitious project of conversion of polluted industrial wasteland where the plants were Hispano-Suiza in sustainable neighborhood "Les Bruyères" Bois-Colombes becomes 1st contest winner of departmental sustainable development.
  • September 8, 2007: the inauguration of the Place Jean-Mermoz is the starting point for a period of rehabilitation of the area north of the town.

SIGHTSEEING
  • The bell (City Hall)
  • The wind Hispano-Suiza integrated into the school Stork
  • Parc des Bruyeres
  • Place Jean-Mermoz
  • The philotechnique, Association from 1896
  • The Park Towers
  • The journey of discovery Heritage Days:
  • At the Discovery Center (downloadable brochure on the city website)
  • Discovering the North Area (downloadable brochure on the city website)
Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Bois-Colombes

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • The market center, very famous
  • A Sunday Bois-Colombes (Spring)
  • The Flower Market (Spring)
  • UK collectors of perfume bottles (Spring)
  • The music festival at the Parc des Bruyeres (Summer)
  • The Association Forum (September)
  • The festival of the autumn place Jean-Mermoz
  • Open Artists' Studio (Fall)
  • The Christmas Market (early December)

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Original or trendy cookery workshopLocal flavoursFrom 59 € to 109 €Paris (4.1 km)
Thai oil massageWellbeingFrom 45 € to 240 €Paris (4.7 km)
Gourmet outing in ParisLocal flavours70 €Paris (4.8 km)
Original cycle tour of ParisEntertainment35 €Paris (6.5 km)
Ciné-Balade, a cinema-themed tourCulture and education12 €Paris (6.8 km)

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The Heather Park seen from above
  
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WEATHER
Sunday 26 May
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Min. 2°C - Max. 17°C
Monday 27 May
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Min. 9°C - Max. 18°C
Tuesday 28 May
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RESTAURANTS 
Le Chefson  
9
Bois-Colombes
AN OLD BUILDING - 20 years ago, the restaurant is housed Le Chefson in Bois-Colombes, in the west of Paris. Two spaces are available at your convenience: a purely style bistro, and...
Located in Bois-Colombes23 € per person 
La Petite Auberge  
7.9
Asnières-sur-Seine
TRADITION - In La Petite Auberge located in Asnieres, the key word is tradition! The first part, with wood paneling and white tablecloths pretty fabric can think of these good tables...
Located 560 m from Bois-Colombes29 € per person 
Shah Jalal  
8.5
Bois-Colombes
Gourmet Indo-Pakistani - Fort varied cuisine, the establishment opens its doors. Shah Jalal is the person who has converted to Islam Bangladesh. Today, he has lent his name to a delicious...
Located in Bois-Colombes34 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Une Loge en Ville Paris studio d'hôtes  
Paris
Living in a studio host, is reaping the benefits of a hotel room, more freedom. This is unelogenville.com. This studio 20 m² renovated, self-finished glass and polished concrete has...
Located 4.9 km from Bois-Colombes125 € the double room 
Monique & Francis GUERIN  
Nanterre
1) A large room (18 m²) equipped with a double bed and flat screen television with cable. •A living room, which could also be used as an extra bedroom for your children also equipped...
Located 5.4 km from Bois-ColombesFrom 75 € to 105 € the double room 
B&B Delareynie & Studio Notre Dame    
10
Paris
Ghislain, a French canadian from the province of Quebec who has been living in France for 9 years and half, offers you two big welcoming rooms filled with warmth. Both rooms have a...
Located 8.6 km from Bois-Colombes95 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Location apartement de 4 pièces  
8.4
Argenteuil
In a quiet neighborhood at 15 minutes from Paris by train, train station nearby, this comfortable apartment recently renovated with taste on the 3rd floor (no elevator, easy steps)...
Located 4.6 km from Bois-ColombesFrom 550 € to 600 € per week 
Location Appartement Design paris 18ème  
10
Paris
2 room apartment (40m²) fully renovated and very comfortable (for 1-4 people), nice kitchen, located on the ground floor. The decor is modern and design with tables de Paris and Montmartre....
Located 5.7 km from Bois-Colombes770 € per week 
Appartement au Coeur de Montmartre
Paris
A charming apartment in the heart of Montmartre. Ideally located in the heart of Montmartre, between the Rue Lepic and Rue des Abbesses, this apartment fully renovated and tastefully...
Located 5.8 km from Bois-ColombesFrom 700 € to 900 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping Indigo Paris    
8
Paris
Right in the green center of Bois de Boulogne along the river Seine. The campsite Paris-Bois de Boulogne extends over an area of 7ha. An ideal place to go and visit Paris. 510 pitches...
Located 5.8 km from Bois-Colombes 
Huttopia Versailles 
Versailles
Versailles camping (Ile-de-France region) enables you and your family to visit the historic town of Versailles, its Château, yet you can also escape to Paris (station RER C Porchefontaine...
Located 15.8 km from Bois-Colombes 
Beauvillage de paris    
9.1
Villiers-sur-Orge
20 km from Paris Gare a 700 m in 20 minutes betting center in a park near shops.
Located 29 km from Bois-Colombes 

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HOTELS
Residhome Bois Colombes Monceau     
7.8
Bois-Colombes
Featuring self-catering, air-conditioned studio apartments for up to 3 people, this Residhome sits opposite the Parc des Bruyéres, just a short drive or bus ride to the La Défense business...
Located in Bois-ColombesRoom from 69 €
Hôtel Terminus Asnières     
7.9
Asnières-sur-Seine
The Hôtel Terminus Asnières is located in Asnières-sur-Seine, 2-minute walk from Bois-Colombes station and 9 minutes from the Paris Saint-Lazare station. Each guest room has a private...
Located 560 m from Bois-ColombesRoom from 65 €
Hôtel Royal Colombes     
6.3
Colombes
Located 100 metres from Colombes SNCF Train Station with trains reaching Paris within 9 minutes, this hotel has a 24-hour reception and air-conditioning. It proposes a buffet breakfast,...
Located 970 m from Bois-ColombesRoom from 39 €

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