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Boulogne-Billancourt (French pronunciation: [bulɔɲ bijɑ̃kuʁ]; often colloquially called simply Boulogne, until 1924 Boulogne-sur-Seine, [bulɔɲ syʁ sɛn]) is a wealthy and prestigious commune in the western suburbs of Paris, France, located 8.2 km (5 mi) from the centre of Paris.
- 28–40 m (92–131 ft)
- Hauts-de-Seine
- Musée Albert-Kahn. At the turn of the 20th century the eccentric Parisian banker and philanthropist set out to compile “Les Archives de la Planète”. Documenting as many locations around the world as possible, Albert Kahn gathered 72,000 colour photographs and more that 180,000 metres of footage.
- Musée Marmottan. Minutes from Boulogne-Billancourt, in the 16th arrondissement is a museum with more paintings by Claude Monet than any other in the world.
- Musée des Années Trente. Boulogne-Billancourt cultural heyday came in the 1930s when its movie industry and car and aircraft manufacturing plants were burgeoning.
- Days Out in Paris. Boulogne-Billancourt is served by the Paris Métro Lines 9 and 10, which puts the City of Light at your fingertips. Line 9 is the best for sightseeing, as you can get to the Trocadéro in a matter of minutes, which of course also drops you off right next to the Eiffel Tower.
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Site officiel de la ville de Boulogne-Billancourt, commune du Val-de-Marne située dans le Grand Paris. Découvrez les actualités, les démarches, les services, les projets et les événements de la ville.
- D L S. 34 contributions. Gardens just beyond the Pérépherique. The gardens are the highlight here. The former home has been destroyed, and in its place is a Contemporary Museum housing temporary exhibitions, mainly from the photographs of the collection.
- Int_Bus_Travel. West Hartford, CT 764 contributions. Unexpected. This is a small but relatively focused museum. The main draw is sculpture of Lewandoski. It also displays contemporary artists from the 30s.
- D L S. 34 contributions. An excellent artist with a famous son. This museum is really out of the way but worth a trip. Plus there is a free bus that stops right outside and will take you around this suburb with access to metro lines 9 and 10.
- Ming W. Boulogne-Billancourt, France 87 contributions. Great selection and service. This bookstore is near my children's schools so very convenient. Whether it is for school or pleasure, we are always finding an excuse to go in.
Discover the attractions of Boulogne-Billancourt, a western suburb of Paris, with its parks, museums and Art Déco heritage. Learn about the Bois de Boulogne, the Albert Kahn Musée & Jardins, the Musée Belmondo and the Musée des Années 30.
Boulogne-Billancourt is a wealthy area in the inner south-western suburbs of Paris. With its approximately 121,000 inhabitants (2018), it is the most populous municipality in the Paris urban area after the city of Paris, and one of the most densely populated. Although not a major tourist hub, it is nonetheless worth a visit for its 1930s heritage.
Boulogne-Billancourt (prononcé / b u l ɔ ɲ b i j ɑ̃ k u ʁ / [1] ; Écouter), surnommée Boulbi, est une commune française des Hauts-de-Seine et de la métropole du Grand Paris en région Île-de-France, la plus peuplée des communes franciliennes après Paris intra-muros.
