Puteaux, Administrative commune in western Paris metropolitan area, France
Puteaux extends along the Seine River, featuring modern office buildings of La Defense district and residential neighborhoods with tree-lined streets.
The settlement originated in 1148 when Abbot Suger established a landed estate named Putiauz, derived from Latin puteoli meaning little wells.
The commune hosted tennis tournaments during the 1900 Summer Olympics, marking its early involvement in international sporting events.
Multiple transport options connect Puteaux to central Paris, including the Transilien rail lines and Paris Metro Line 1 at La Defense station.
The territory encompasses part of La Defense, the largest business district in Europe, with numerous skyscrapers and corporate headquarters.
Location: Hauts-de-Seine
Location: arrondissement of Nanterre
Location: Grand Paris
Elevation above the sea: 44 m
Shares border with: Neuilly-sur-Seine, Paris, Suresnes, Nanterre, Courbevoie
Phone: +33146929292
Email: info@mairie-puteaux.fr
Website: http://puteaux.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.88417,2.23806
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:20
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