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Sacré-Cœur Basilica (Basilique du Sacré-Cœur)
Romano-Byzantine basilica crowning the summit of Montmartre, offering sweeping panoramic views across Paris.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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Écouen
Île-de-France, France · Europe
About Écouen
Écouen works well as a base: 10 minutes from Domont, 15km from Sacré-Cœur Basilica (Basilique du Sacré-Cœur).
Écouen is in Île-de-France, France, with about 7,600 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Domont, about 4 km away.
Écouen (French pronunciation: [ekwɑ̃] ) is a commune in the Val-d'Oise department, in the northern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 18.4 km (11.4 mi) from the center of Paris. The 19th-century poet and playwright Pierre-Joseph Charrin (1784–1863) died in Écouen. The artist Louis Théophile Hingre lived andRead more
worked in Écouen.
Écouen houses the Château d'Écouen, home of the Montmorency family. This château, built during the Renaissance, houses the Musée national de la Renaissance, the largest Renaissance museum in France.
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What is there to see near Écouen?
Within an hour or so of Écouen: Sacré-Cœur Basilica (Basilique du Sacré-Cœur) (15 km), Moulin Rouge (16 km), Palais Garnier (17 km), Musée de l'Orangerie (18 km).
Are there any good drives near Écouen?
The nearest famous roads are Rouen-Les-Essarts.
Where is Écouen?
Écouen is in Île-de-France, France, about 4 km from Domont.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 7,583
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Île-de-France
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 49.0206, 2.3831
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Worth the detour from Écouen
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Moulin Rouge
Legendary Parisian cabaret with its iconic red windmill, birthplace of the modern can-can dance since 1889.
16 km · about 30 min drive
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Palais Garnier
Lavish 19th-century opera house in Paris with its ornate facade, grand staircase, and Chagall-painted ceiling.
17 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.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Louvre Pyramid
Striking glass and metal pyramid serving as the main entrance to the Louvre Museum, the world's largest art museum.
18 km · about 20 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.
18 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.
18 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.
18 km · about 20 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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