Compact and largely residential, Quartier de la Boule - Champs-Pierreux is home to the Palais des Sports Maurice Thorez, a sports complex with a basketball court and an Olympic-size pool. Conferences, fashion shows, and concerts take place at Espace Chevreul, while nearby Théâtre Nanterre-Amandiers showcases visual arts programs and contemporary plays. Modern office buildings are scattered throughout the area.