The town, which borders the capital, is impressive for its geometrically shaped, non-conformist buildings, which give the architectural landscape a dynamic character.
On the Place de la République, you can see the Jeanne Hachette residential tower, an emblematic figure of the Beauvais resistance in the 15th century. This work was designed by Renée Gailhoustet, the city’s chief architect at the time. In collaboration with Jean Renaudie, she completely rethought the town centre’s urban plan. This project gave rise to the Jeanne Hachette shopping centre, for which it is internationally renowned.
Ivry-sur-Seine is a resolutely attractive town with its shops, markets and cultural centres such as the Manufacture des Œillets theatre and its eclectic programme. The city has also preserved its heritage linked to the manufacturing industry. Today, its renovated loft buildings create a contrast between industrial and modernist constructions.

A culturally rich city, which offers an ideal living environment for families or young people.

Entering the city via the Chatou bridge, the magic of the city is instantly apparent thanks to the change of scenery offered by the banks of the Seine and its deep blue-green reflections. It is in this natural setting, between river, greenery and dance halls that impressionism was born. Renoir, Monet and Manet all immersed themselves in this changing environment where the play of light inspired their art. The arrival of the railway, linking Saint-Lazare to Le Pecq, transformed Chatou into a playground for artists and became a holiday resort for Parisians fleeing the capital.
Today, the town is firmly rooted on the banks of the Seine, with the Île des Impressionnistes, its banks and its effervescent antique and ham fair, a must for lovers of antiques and design. The commune offers a peaceful and pleasant living environment with its many schools, its market and its restaurants. It is not to be outdone in terms of culture and is home to the La Fournaise museum and the emblematic Louis Jouvet cinema. The Maison Levanneur is home to the Galerie Bessières, a modern art gallery exhibiting international artists such as Shawn Huckins, Stephen Ormandy and Christopher Kuhn.

A charming city, steeped in history and culture, conducive to a peaceful family life.

Montreuil is a municipality located in the department of Seine-Saint-Denis and the Metropolis of Greater Paris. Formerly known as Montreuil-Sous-Bois, it now offers a pleasant living environment, away from the hustle and bustle of Paris. You can enjoy the lively neighbourhood life, the small shops and the unique properties that are hidden away. One of Montreuil’s great qualities is its abundant cultural programme. Indeed, the city is home to numerous theatres and cinemas, testifying to the town’s attachment to the performing arts, such as the new theatre, Le Lieu, a modern architectural work by Dominique Coulon.

Its green spaces, such as the Montreau and Beaumonts parks and the Parc départemental les Guilands, give Montreuil an air of the countryside, making it ideal for sports activities or relaxation.

Montreuil offers a balanced lifestyle to its inhabitants. Culturally rich, it will appeal to film buffs, its restaurants and its green spaces will charm epicureans in search of calm.

Bagnolet, a town in the Seine-Saint-Denis region, is developing and asserting itself as one of the most dynamic towns in eastern Paris. Urban planning projects such as the Grand Paris are contributing to its renewal, with a city centre undergoing major changes. Today, the city offers a modern and attractive living environment.

Among its assets, its remarkable vitality! From the Bel’Est shopping mall to local shops and lively markets, you have everything you need to liven up your day. Thanks to its many parks, the city has a green environment to practice sports and activities of your choice. Its modern business districts, such as the Mercuriales towers, and its residential areas make Bagnolet a pleasant place to live, a few steps away from the Ménilmontant and Père-Lachaise districts. Renowned for its street art and the festival dedicated to it, the city is also home to numerous buildings with coloured and artistic facades, much to the delight of local residents and street art lovers.

Bagnolet is a city with a strong identity, its dynamism and its green spaces charm families, young workers and seniors looking for tranquillity.

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Committed to its heritage, Montrouge maintains and renovates many buildings. Its urban landscape is strong of a modernity assumed with the Church of Saint-Jacques le Majeur and its silhouette with industrial allure. Just like the Belfry of Montrouge proudly placed on an Art Deco building in red bricks. The exception is the Town Hall, whose appearance has been preserved since the beginning of the 20th century.

Montrouge is an ideal choice for young working people who commute to the capital every day, thanks to the metro line that crosses Paris from North to South. Montrouge is also an easy place to go on a weekend trip thanks to its easy access by car and its proximity to train stations.

The cultural and sports offer is very dynamic thanks to the town hall, with many events organized throughout the year. Montrouge has established itself as a city where life is good.

It is also appreciated by its inhabitants thanks to its variety of local shops, and its many restaurants and cafés.

The large covered market which is held twice a week contributes to the conviviality of the city center and the quality of the food shops on offer.

The north of Malakoff is a pleasant combination of architectural residences, traditional houses and modern buildings.

Crossing the town from north to south, Avenue Pierre Larousse with its many shops is the lively heart of Malakoff. Here you will find the Théâtre 71, an art house cinema, a media library and a market that is very popular for its fresh local produce. In the summer, Malakoff residents are happy to meet under the plane trees of the Place de la Mairie for a drink.

The charm of the city is found in the small streets, where galleries and artists’ studios are hidden. Green spaces dot the area and offer families an ideal playground to relax, run, play ping-pong or practice tai chi. For sports enthusiasts, the green corridor links Porte de Vanves to Sceaux.

Located in the southwest of the capital, Boulogne-Billancourt is surrounded on one side by the Bois de Boulogne and on the other by the Seine. Divided into two distinct communities, Boulogne-Sur-Seine is residential and Billancourt is working class, the former being the historic stronghold of the Renault factories.

Within the small town itself, several neighborhoods can be identified. Parchamp-Albert Kahn, known as the historic heart of the city, is home to beautiful century-old buildings and many places of interest such as the Paul Belmondo Museum and the Théâtre de l’Ouest Parisien. Enjoying many green spaces, we particularly appreciate the Edmond-de-Rotschild park offering nice walks in the alleys of its French gardens.

In the North-East of Boulogne, the Princes-Marmottan district, with its bourgeois buildings in a pure Haussmann style, is the city’s chic sector. It is very appreciated for its proximity to the Bois de Boulogne, the Hippodrome de Longchamps and the Roland-Garros tennis courts. But you can also stop there to discover Le Corbusier’s apartment-workshop, where the architect lived and worked between 1934 and 1965. Listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site, this light-filled apartment was a place of experimentation and creation for Le Corbusier.