Hauts-de-Seine Facts for Kids

Hauts-de-Seine department

The coat of arms for Hauts-de-Seine

Hauts-de-Seine is a special area in France called a department. It's located just west of Paris, acting like an inner suburb of the big city. This department is part of the larger Île-de-France region, which is where Paris is located.

The main city, or prefecture, of Hauts-de-Seine is Nanterre. Many people live here; in 2006, about 1,517,000 people called Hauts-de-Seine home. It's a busy and important part of the Paris area.

Exploring Hauts-de-Seine
- Famous Places to Visit
- History of the Department
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Exploring Hauts-de-Seine

Hauts-de-Seine is known for its mix of modern buildings and green spaces. It's a place where many businesses are located, especially in areas like La Défense, which has tall skyscrapers. But it also has beautiful parks and historical sites.

Famous Places to Visit

There are several interesting places to see in Hauts-de-Seine.

The Château de Malmaison was once the home of Empress Joséphine, the wife of Napoleon Bonaparte. You can visit her bedroom and see how she lived.
The Parc de Saint-Cloud is a huge park with beautiful gardens and fountains, like the Grande Fontaine. It's a great place for a walk or a picnic.
The Musée Albert-Kahn in Boulogne-Billancourt has a lovely Japanese garden, which is very peaceful and pretty.
The Cité de la céramique in Sèvres is famous for its beautiful pottery and porcelain.

History of the Department

Hauts-de-Seine was created in 1968. Before that, it was part of a larger department called Seine. The creation of Hauts-de-Seine helped to better manage the growing population and development around Paris. It quickly became a very important economic area for France.