Colombes

Colombes is a residential town in the Hauts-de-Seine department northwest of Paris, spread across several neighborhoods. Four train stations connect the town to the capital, offering residents quick links to the center.

Large portions of the territory were separated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to form new towns. The current municipality took shape after these territorial changes, which redrew the boundaries of the area.

The name comes from the Latin word for doves, which once lived here in large numbers. Today the town thrives on the daily rhythms of its residents, who walk through residential streets, shops and small parks.

Train lines bring visitors to central Paris in a short time, while the neighborhoods are best explored on foot. Public schools and parks shape the townscape and serve as landmarks when walking around.

The Yves-du-Manoir Stadium once hosted the 1924 Summer Olympics and still carries the memory of that sporting legacy. Visitors can walk the grounds and sense the spirit of those early competitions.

Location: Hauts-de-Seine

Location: arrondissement of Nanterre

Location: Grand Paris

Elevation above the sea: 34 m

Shares border with: Nanterre, Bezons, Argenteuil, Gennevilliers, Asnières-sur-Seine, Bois-Colombes, La Garenne-Colombes

Phone: +33147608000

Website: https://colombes.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.92361,2.25222

Latest update: December 13, 2025 16:24