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Boulogne-Billancourt

Imagine a super cool town near Paris where big companies have their homes and a special island lives in the river!

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Le jardin japonais Albert Khan (Boulogne-Billancourt)

Le jardin japonais Albert Khan (Boulogne-Billancourt)

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Le jardin japonais Albert Khan (Boulogne-Billancourt)
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Le jardin japonais Albert Khan (Boulogne-Billancourt)
La maquette de l'hôtel particulier Renard au Musée des années 30 (Boulogne-Billancourt)
La maison de Joseph Bernard (musée des années 30, Boulogne-Billancourt)
La Tour Horizons de Jean Nouvel (Boulogne-Billancourt)
J.-E. Ruhlmann au Musée des Années 30 (Boulogne-Billancourt)
J.-E. Ruhlmann au Musée des Années 30 (Boulogne-Billancourt)
Le jardin japonais Albert Khan (Boulogne-Billancourt)
Blason Commune Boulogne-Billancourt FR92
Ile Seguin Boulogne Billancourt P1190130

Key Facts

Location
Western inner suburbs of Paris, France.
Population
About 119,000 people.
Area
About 6.3 square miles (16.2 square kilometers).
Capital
Boulogne-Billancourt is a subprefecture, meaning it's a main administrative center.
Languages
French.
Fun Fact
It used to be called Boulogne-sur-Seine, which means 'Boulogne on the Seine River'!

Where is This Awesome Place?

Boulogne-Billancourt is like a special neighbor to the famous city of Paris, France! It's located way over on the western side, about as far from the center of Paris as you might walk to school and back a few times. It's not a tiny village; it's a pretty big town where lots of people live and work.

It even has its own island in the big river called the Seine. This island is called Île Seguin and it's a unique spot!

From Factories to Fun!

A long, long time ago, Boulogne-Billancourt was a busy place full of factories making things. Think of it like a giant playground with lots of workshops! But now, it's changed a lot.

The factories are gone, and instead, it's become a super important place for businesses that help other companies. It's like the town traded its work clothes for smart suits and now helps big communication companies with their ideas.

A Rich and Busy Town

This town is known for being quite fancy and important! Many people who live and work here are very successful. It's a place where big companies decide to build their main offices. It's also part of a larger group of towns and cities that work together, kind of like a team. This means it's a very connected and influential place in the area around Paris.

Island Adventures!

One of the most exciting parts of Boulogne-Billancourt is its very own island in the Seine River, called Île Seguin. Imagine a special piece of land in the middle of a river, just for this town! This island used to be a place for factories, but now it's being turned into something new and exciting.

It shows how places can change and become even cooler over time, just like you grow and learn new things!

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