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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.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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Chatou
Île-de-France, France · Europe
About Chatou
Chatou works well as a base: 5 minutes from Nanterre, 10km from Palace of Versailles.
Chatou is in Île-de-France, France, with about 30,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Nanterre, about 4 km away.
Chatou (French pronunciation: [ʃatu] ) is a commune in the Yvelines department in the Île-de-France region in northern France. Chatou is a part of the affluent suburbs of western Paris and is on the northwest side of the Seine river about 14 km (9 mi) from the city's centre. It is on the departmental border withRead more
Hauts-de-Seine, which follows the Seine.
It is part of the Pays des Impressionnistes, who used to paint there. Pierre-Auguste Renoir described it as the "prettiest spot near Paris".
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Chatou?
Within an hour or so of Chatou: Palace of Versailles (10 km), Arc de Triomphe (10 km), DS World Paris (11 km), Atelier Renault (11 km).
Are there any good drives near Chatou?
The nearest famous roads are Rouen-Les-Essarts.
Where is Chatou?
Chatou is in Île-de-France, France, about 4 km from Nanterre.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 30,091
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Île-de-France
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 48.8898, 2.1586
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 Chatou
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.
10 km · about 20 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.
11 km · about 20 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.
11 km · about 20 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.
11 km · about 20 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.
11 km · about 20 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.
12 km · about 25 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.
12 km · about 25 min drive
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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