landmark
Arc de Triomphe
Monumental triumphal arch honouring those who fought for France, standing at the western end of the Champs-Élysées.
9 km · about 15 min drive
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Houilles
Île-de-France, France · Europe
About Houilles
Houilles works well as a base: 10 minutes from Montesson, 9km from Arc de Triomphe.
Houilles is in Île-de-France, France, with about 31,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Montesson, about 4 km away.
Houilles (French pronunciation: [uj] ) is a commune in the Yvelines department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France. It is a northwestern suburb of Paris, located 14.2 km (8.8 mi) from the center of Paris.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Houilles?
Within an hour or so of Houilles: Arc de Triomphe (9 km), DS World Paris (10 km), Atelier Renault (10 km), Eiffel Tower (10 km).
Are there any good drives near Houilles?
The nearest famous roads are Rouen-Les-Essarts.
Where is Houilles?
Houilles is in Île-de-France, France, about 4 km from Montesson.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 31,121
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Île-de-France
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 48.9216, 2.1926
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in France
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 Houilles
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
DS World Paris
The striking automotive showroom and brand experience on the Champs-Élysées showcasing French automotive design and innovation.
10 km · about 20 min drive
cafe
Atelier Renault
Renault's flagship lifestyle space on the Champs-Élysées combining concept cars, a boutique, and a stylish cafe-restaurant.
10 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Eiffel Tower
Iconic iron lattice tower built in 1889 that has become the most recognized symbol of Paris and France.
10 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Champs-Élysées
World-famous tree-lined avenue stretching from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
10 km · about 20 min drive
museum
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.
11 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Moulin Rouge
Legendary Parisian cabaret with its iconic red windmill, birthplace of the modern can-can dance since 1889.
11 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
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.
11 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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