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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.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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Guyancourt
Île-de-France, France · Europe
About Guyancourt
Guyancourt works well as a base: 5 minutes from Buc, 5km from Palace of Versailles.
Guyancourt is in Île-de-France, France, with about 32,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Buc, about 4 km away.
Guyancourt (French: [ɡɥi.jɑ̃.kuʁ] ) is a commune in the Yvelines department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France. It is located in the south-western suburbs of Paris, 21.2 km (13.2 mi) from the center of Paris, in the "new town" of Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Guyancourt?
Within an hour or so of Guyancourt: Palace of Versailles (5 km), Eiffel Tower (19 km), DS World Paris (20 km), Atelier Renault (20 km).
Are there any good drives near Guyancourt?
The nearest famous roads are Rouen-Les-Essarts.
Where is Guyancourt?
Guyancourt is in Île-de-France, France, about 4 km from Buc.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 31,989
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Île-de-France
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 48.7733, 2.0739
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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 Guyancourt
8 notable places within an hour's 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.
19 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.
20 km · about 25 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.
20 km · about 25 min 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.
20 km · about 25 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.
20 km · about 25 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.
21 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.
21 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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