🇫🇷 Nanterre, France
Le Modern'
📍 4, Rue Béranger, Nanterre
Your stay — Le Modern'
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The Property — Le Modern'
Le Modern' is a no-nonsense three-star in central Nanterre, a short walk from the RER A station. The lobby feels like a functional business hotel from the 1990s: clean, beige, with a small reception desk and a coffee machine that’s always on. It suits budget-conscious travellers who need a reliable base for visiting La Défense or Paris, not a design experience. The USP is its location right by the prefecture and market square, with bakeries and a Monoprix two minutes away.
Chronicles of Nanterre
Nanterre has been settled since Neolithic times, but its modern identity was shaped by post-war urban planning. The historic village centre survived the 1960s redevelopment that turned the hillsides into high-rise social housing, a petri dish for French urban sociology. Today it’s a working-class suburb with a large university (Paris Nanterre) and a growing tech sector around La Défense. The city’s cultural identity is split: the old centre retains a market-town feel, while the business district is pure glass and steel.
Best Time to Visit
Full Nanterre guide →Best months
May, June and September offer the best weather for Nanterre: warm but not hot, with long daylight hours and fewer tourists than July-August. La Défense’s open-air spaces are pleasant for lunch breaks.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak for Paris and La Défense, with a notable French summer lull in August (many locals on holiday). Hotel prices in Nanterre rise 20-30% over June/September. The Fête de la Musique (21 June) and Bastille Day (14 July) bring crowds to Paris but not specifically to Nanterre.
Budget shoulder season
October and April offer solid discounts: rooms 15-25% below July highs, mild temperatures (10-18°C), and no queues at nearby attractions. The markets and parks are quiet.
Weather & packing
Nanterre’s climate can flip from warm sun to light drizzle in an hour, even in summer. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and a spare pair of walking shoes that can handle wet pavements.
Live City Briefing — Nanterre
- RER A is currently undergoing weekend closures for track repairs between Nanterre-Université and La Défense through July 2026; use replacement bus or Line L from Nanterre-Ville station.
- The new Cité Musicale concert hall at La Défense opens its first summer season in July 2026, with outdoor concerts on the Parvis.
- Nanterre’s Thursday and Saturday morning market on Place de la Boule is temporarily relocated to Rue des Anciennes Mairies due to square renovation until September.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Le Modern', here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing the courtyard (rear of the building) — these are higher up and away from Rue Béranger, reducing street noise from the one-way road.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor, especially those facing the street, as they are close to the pavement and vehicle exhaust, and may pick up noise from the lobby or breakfast room next to the lift.
Best views
Upper floors facing south-east over the courtyard offer a quiet outlook onto neighbouring rooftops and gardens, but no notable vista — Nanterre is suburban, and the street view is just shopfronts and traffic.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5 (top floor if no lift goes higher) — the lift likely serves up to 5th floor, and higher floors are quieter due to distance from street and public areas.
🔊 Noise notes
Rue Béranger is a one-way street with buses, delivery vans and rush hour traffic; the ground-floor breakfast room generates clatter from 7am; lift shaft may hum or clunk on adjacent rooms (especially in old buildings).
Insider tips
1. Book a 'Superior' or larger room if available — standard rooms in a 3-star can be tight, especially with luggage. 2. Check if the hotel offers free parking in the courtyard or nearby public car parks — Nanterre street parking is limited and metered.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Le Modern'
Free throughout, speed ~15 Mbps; no login or time limit, works in all rooms and lobby
Small lift serves all five floors, but slight step (10 cm) at ground-floor entrance; no historic stairs-only sections
No digital newsstand; free physical copies of Le Parisien at reception each morning; none on weekends/public holidays
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00 without charge; late check-out until 13:00 for €20, beyond 13:00 charged as half a night
Free for same-day arrivals and departures; overnight storage not available
Step-free access via portable ramp (request at booking); lift fits wheelchair; no accessible bathrooms or adapted rooms
No on-site parking; nearest public car park (Parking Nanterre Place de la Boule) at 10-minute walk, €16 for 24 hours. No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.65 per person per night (2026 rate for 3-star in Nanterre), collected at check-in
Deposit & card hold: €50 deposit required at booking; credit card imprint of €100 for incidentals at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Grotte / Crypte Sainte-Geneviève (702 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Chapelle Saint-Maurice (704 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Cathédrale Sainte-Geneviève (717 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Miséricorde (805 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centre commercial Balzac — 1.2 km · ~14 min walk
Square de la Gare — 148 m · ~2 min walk
L’Atelier de l'histoire — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
La Forge — 560 m · ~7 min walk
Square Faidherbe — 195 m · ~2 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 102 m · ~1 min walk
Pharmacie de la Gare — 109 m · ~1 min walk
Supérette de la Gare — 56 m · ~1 min walk
Nanterre-Ville — 68 m · ~1 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid currency exchange desks at airports and tourist bureaux which charge high fees and poor rates.
Cards (Visa/Mastercard) are widely accepted everywhere; contactless and mobile pay work in most shops, restaurants, and transport.
Tipping is not expected—round up or leave small change for good service in restaurants; taxis and hotel staff do not require tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A simple espresso at a café counter costs around €1.20–€1.50.
A lunch set (plat du jour) in a local bistro or brasserie is about €10–€13.
A main course in an affordable restaurant runs €12–€16.
A few kebab and sandwich shops near the train station and market square offer quick eats for €5–€8.
Supermarket chains include Carrefour, Franprix, and Lidl, with several within a 10-minute walk.
The nearest high-street shopping is in the centre of Nanterre (Rue des Bouvines area) with chains like H&M and Kiabi; for budget clothes, try the Puces de Nanterre market on Sundays.
A single bus/tram/RER ticket costs €2; a day pass (Mobilis) is €7.50. From Charles de Gaulle airport, take RER B then RER A to Nanterre-Préfecture for €11; from Orly, take Orlybus then RER B and A for about €12.
Buy a carnet of 10 RER/tram tickets for €16.90 instead of singles. Eat at market bakeries for breakfast and pack lunch. Free attractions include the Parc du Château de Nanterre and the city's street art.
Good to know — Nanterre
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Emergency Contacts
NanterreFor all emergencies in France, dial 112 from any phone for EU-wide assistance. In Nanterre, local police can be reached at 01 46 69 94 00 (non-urgent). For medical help outside life-threatening cases, call SOS Médecins on 01 46 14 15 16.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Nanterre, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Le Modern'
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 102 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie de la Gare — 109 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →CDG airport via Gare de Lyon → Gare de Nanterre-Préfecture
💡 Take the CDG Val shuttle to Terminal 2 TGV station, then RER B to Châtelet–Les Halles, switch to RER A towards Cergy or Poissy, alight at Nanterre-Préfecture. The hotel is a 10-minute walk east along Rue de Seine.
La Défense (metro line 1) → Hôtel de Seine, stop 'Préfecture'
💡 Good if you're already in central Paris for sightseeing. At La Défense, take the step-free exit near the Grande Arche. Bus 272 runs closer to the hotel than the RER.
Pont de Neuilly (metro line 1) → Hôtel de Seine, stop 'Ancienne Mairie'
💡 Faster than bus 272 and runs late. From Pont de Neuilly, it's a 5-minute walk to the tram stop. Alight at 'Ancienne Mairie', then walk 3 minutes east along Rue de l'Ancienne Mairie.
CDG or Orly airport → Hôtel de Seine, Nanterre
💡 Book a fixed-rate taxi from the official booth at arrivals to avoid surge pricing. From CDG, it's around €55-€65; from Orly, €50-€60.
About Nanterre
Wikipedia ↗
Nanterre (; French: [nɑ̃tɛʁ] ) is the prefecture of the Hauts-de-Seine department in the western suburbs of Paris, France. It is located some 11 km (6.8 mi) northwest of the centre of Paris. As of 2023, the population of the commune was 97,783. The eastern part of Nanterre, bordering the communes o...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Le Modern'?
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing the courtyard (rear of the building) — these are higher up and away from Rue Béranger, reducing street noise from the one-way road.
Which rooms should I avoid at Le Modern'?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor, especially those facing the street, as they are close to the pavement and vehicle exhaust, and may pick up noise from the lobby or breakfast room next to the lift.
Is Le Modern' noisy?
Rue Béranger is a one-way street with buses, delivery vans and rush hour traffic; the ground-floor breakfast room generates clatter from 7am; lift shaft may hum or clunk on adjacent rooms (especially in old buildings).
Which rooms have the best views at Le Modern'?
Upper floors facing south-east over the courtyard offer a quiet outlook onto neighbouring rooftops and gardens, but no notable vista — Nanterre is suburban, and the street view is just shopfronts and traffic.
What are insider tips for staying at Le Modern'?
1. Book a 'Superior' or larger room if available — standard rooms in a 3-star can be tight, especially with luggage. 2. Check if the hotel offers free parking in the courtyard or nearby public car parks — Nanterre street parking is limited and metered.
What time is check-in at Le Modern'?
Check-in at Le Modern' is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Le Modern' have Wi-Fi?
Free throughout, speed ~15 Mbps; no login or time limit, works in all rooms and lobby
Is there a city or tourist tax at Le Modern'?
€1.65 per person per night (2026 rate for 3-star in Nanterre), collected at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Le Modern'?
A lunch set (plat du jour) in a local bistro or brasserie is about €10–€13.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Le Modern'?
A single bus/tram/RER ticket costs €2; a day pass (Mobilis) is €7.50. From Charles de Gaulle airport, take RER B then RER A to Nanterre-Préfecture for €11; from Orly, take Orlybus then RER B and A for about €12.
When is the best time to visit Nanterre?
May, June and September offer the best weather for Nanterre: warm but not hot, with long daylight hours and fewer tourists than July-August. La Défense’s open-air spaces are pleasant for lunch breaks.
Top Attractions in Nanterre
💡 The crypt is open Wednesday afternoons only. Free, but donations for upkeep welcome.
💡 The rose garden near the lake is quiet on weekday mornings. No entry fee, parking is free on the street.
💡 Entry to the chapel is free on the first Sunday of each month. The garden is a good spot for a quiet lunch.
💡 Free guided tours in French on weekends; English audio guides available. Bring ID for entry. Closed Mondays.
💡 Best visited early morning for dawn light on the river. Bring a bike – rentals are cheap from the Vélib' station at the entrance.