Soon after 1867 several major industries established themselves here, including the Citroën plant where the famous 2CV was born, and the Millez cookie factory. Levallois-Perret is now home to the headquarters of major French and international companies. Although in the old town, you can’t help but marvel at the impressive facades of the Haussmann-style buildings and other houses of unquestionable charm, like the famous Villa Chaptal. town hall is also worth a visit with its typical architecture dating back to the 3rd Republic.