Around Sainte-Geneviève Cathedral
Raised to cathedral status in 1966 when the diocese of Nanterre was created, the neo-Gothic Sainte-Geneviève Church dominates the historic centre. Nearby, Place Foch and the Old Bridge over the Rouillon recall the village of long ago. The central market, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, is a very local meeting point, perfect for an improvised coffee, a fresh juice or a tray of cheeses before a stroll.
Student life at Paris Nanterre
A key site of May 1968, Paris Nanterre University remains one of the largest in the region, with over thirty thousand students. Around the campus, the library, the Agora and a handful of cafés set the pace of a student life loyal to the spirit of the place. For a date, meet at the nearby Maison de la Musique, whose eclectic programme attracts far more than just the university crowd.
Nanterre-Amandiers, a stage laboratory
Led by major theatre figures, the Nanterre-Amandiers Theatre remains one of the most daring in the Paris region. Festivals, contemporary creations, arthouse cinema: the place is made for passionate first conversations. On Lyad, people from Nanterre share this month’s highlights; a chance to find someone to make the evening last after the show.
Date ideas
- Sainte-Geneviève Cathedral
- Old Bridge
- Place Foch
- Paris Nanterre University
- Maison de la Musique
- Nanterre-Amandiers Theatre
- Central market
- Agora