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Courbevoie ( French pronunciation: [kuʁbəvwa] ⓘ) is a commune located in the Hauts-de-Seine Department of the Île-de-France region of France. It is a suburb of Paris, 8.2 km (5.1 mi) from the center of Paris. The centre of Courbevoie is situated 2 km (1.2 mi) from the city limits of Paris.
- 25–56 m (82–184 ft)
- Hauts-de-Seine
Courbevoie, northwestern suburb of Paris, Hauts-de-Seine département, Île-de-France région, northern France. The suburb is bordered to the south by avenue du Général-de-Gaulle, a continuation of the Champs-Élysées. Owing partly to its proximity to the Seine, Courbevoie developed as an industrial suburb of Paris; however, industrial ...
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- Musée Roybet Fould. A forgotten fragment of Paris history, the venue for this museum is the wooden pavilion built by Norway and Sweden for the Exposition Universelle in 1878.
- Pavillon des Indes. Also from the Exposition Universelle in 1878 is the Pavillon des Indes. This enchanting pavilion was actually commissioned by the future Edward VII, then the Prince of Wales, to represent British India at the exhibition.
- Parc de Bécon. These pavilionss decorate the peaceful Parc de Bécon, which slopes down to the left bank of the Seine. And there are a few other things to look out for: You can see the facade of the Charras Barracks, which housed the Swiss Guard, mercenaries that protected the King from the 17th century to the Revolution and were famously massacred at the Tuileries Palace.
- Folie Saint James. On the right bank of the Seine is a fun little souvenir from the Ancien Régime. The Folie Saint-James is a house and Anglo-Chinese garden ordered by Claude Baudard de Saint James, the Treasurer of the French Navy in the late 1770s.
Courbevoie (/ k u ʁ. b ə. v w a /) est une commune française située dans le département des Hauts-de-Seine en région Île-de-France, à l'ouest de Paris, sur la rive gauche de la Seine. Le quartier de La Défense , principal quartier d'affaires de l'agglomération parisienne, s'étend en partie sur Courbevoie (le reste étant partagé ...
- Jukka Paris. Paris, France 3 contributions. World Fair heritage. Accessible by reservation or during European Heritage days (journee patrimoine). Interesting background story for this building - parts of which were originally constructed for the Paris World Fair 1878.
- Mark D. Penang Island, Malaysia 1,304 contributions. A Great small museum with an amazing history!! This small, interesting museum has a "very special history"!!
- LivinDaLife. 54 contributions. An oasis. A tranquil and relaxing oasis not far from the center of La Défense. A nice place to take a picnic lunch or read a book.
- Vadim. Murmansk, Russia 26,776 contributions. Huge 32-meter color ventilation pipe. Moretti is not a building, but a huge 32-meter ventilation pipe lined with 6 hundred fiberglass pipes of 19 bright colors.
233. from $83/night. Ibis Budget Courbevoie Paris la Défense 1. 979. from $54/night. Residhome Courbevoie la Défense. 415. from $102/night. Aparthotel Adagio La Defense Courbevoie.
Nov 7, 2023 · Welcome to Courbevoie: A Local's Guide. Welcome to the beautiful city of Courbevoie, located in the Hauts-de-Seine department in the Île-de-France region of France. As an expert geographer and meteorologist, I'm excited to share with you the must-see attractions and experiences in this charming city. 1. La Défense
