Argenteuil

Argenteuil is a suburb north of Paris that stretches along the Seine and connects residential areas with commercial districts. The river's banks run through the town, while parks and tree-lined streets appear between older houses and newer buildings.

A convent from the 7th century gave the place its start and shaped the area until the Revolution. In the 19th century the settlement transformed through industry and the arrival of railways.

The town takes its name from an early abbey whose silver reliquaries remain in local memory. Today residential areas and small shops fill the landscape, attracting commuters and families.

Two railway stations link the town to Paris Saint-Lazare, with trains running regularly from early morning until late evening. The town center can be explored on foot, while bus stops help with longer distances.

Monet painted over 170 works here between 1871 and 1878, capturing the Seine and boats. The riverbank served him as an open-air studio, where light and water shaped his craft.

Location: arrondissement of Argenteuil

Location: Val-d'Oise

Location: Grand Paris

Elevation above the sea: 55 m

Shares border with: Colombes, Gennevilliers, L'Île-Saint-Denis, Épinay-sur-Seine, Saint-Gratien, Sannois, Cormeilles-en-Parisis, Sartrouville, Bezons

Address: 95100 Argenteuil, France

Phone: +33134234100

Website: http://argenteuil.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.94778,2.24889

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:42