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Palace of Versailles
Opulent royal palace and gardens that served as the seat of French power from 1682 until the Revolution.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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Chapet
Île-de-France, France · Europe
About Chapet
Chapet works well as a base: 5 minutes from Vernouillet, 23km from Palace of Versailles.
Chapet is in Île-de-France, France, with about 1,200 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Vernouillet, about 4 km away.
Chapet (French pronunciation: [ʃapɛ] ) is a commune in the Yvelines department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France, about 16 km east of Mantes-la-Jolie. It is on the Normandy motorway (A13).
The commune's neighbours are Verneuil-sur-Seine to the northeast, to the east is Vernouillet, withRead more
Morainvilliers to the southeast, Ecquevilly to the southwest, and to the northwest is Les Mureaux.
It is a largely rural and agricultural community; the land is divided mainly between arable crops (cereals, oilseed rape) with some woods and forest.
The parish church of Saint-Denis dates from the 12th century. The bell-tower was added in 1859.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Chapet?
Within an hour or so of Chapet: Palace of Versailles (23 km), Arc de Triomphe (28 km), DS World Paris (29 km), Atelier Renault (29 km).
Are there any good drives near Chapet?
The nearest famous roads are Rouen-Les-Essarts.
Where is Chapet?
Chapet is in Île-de-France, France, about 4 km from Vernouillet.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,189
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Île-de-France
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 48.9667, 1.9333
Emergency & Services
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Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.
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Worth the detour from Chapet
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Arc de Triomphe
Monumental triumphal arch honouring those who fought for France, standing at the western end of the Champs-Élysées.
28 km · about 35 min drive
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DS World Paris
The striking automotive showroom and brand experience on the Champs-Élysées showcasing French automotive design and innovation.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Atelier Renault
Renault's flagship lifestyle space on the Champs-Élysées combining concept cars, a boutique, and a stylish cafe-restaurant.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Eiffel Tower
Iconic iron lattice tower built in 1889 that has become the most recognized symbol of Paris and France.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Champs-Élysées
World-famous tree-lined avenue stretching from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Place de la Concorde
Largest public square in Paris at the eastern end of the Champs-Élysées, anchored by a 3,300-year-old Egyptian obelisk.
30 km · about 35 min drive
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Musée de l'Orangerie
A jewel of a museum in the Tuileries housing Monet's monumental Water Lilies murals in two purpose-built oval rooms.
31 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Chapet
- 79 kmRouen-Les-EssartsA fearsome downhill road circuit whose cobbled Nouveau Monde hairpin hosted five French Grands Prix. The track closed in 1994 and the pits were demolished, but the roads through the Normandy forest remain public and the hairpin is unmistakable.
Driving in France
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.85/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€10.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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