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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.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Maisons-Laffitte
Île-de-France, France · Europe
About Maisons-Laffitte
Maisons-Laffitte works well as a base: 5 minutes from La Frette-sur-Seine, 16km from Sacré-Cœur Basilica (Basilique du Sacré-Cœur).
Maisons-Laffitte is in Île-de-France, France, with about 23,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is La Frette-sur-Seine, about 4 km away.
Maisons-Laffitte (French pronunciation: [mɛzɔ̃ lafit] ) is a commune in the Yvelines department in the northern Île-de-France region of France. It is a part of the affluent outer suburbs of northwestern Paris, 18.2 km (11.3 mi) from its centre.
Maisons-Laffitte is famous for the Château de Maisons-Laffitte, built byRead more
architect François Mansart in the 17th century, and its horse racing track, the Maisons-Laffitte Racecourse. Église Saint-Nicolas was built between 1867 and 1872.
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What is there to see near Maisons-Laffitte?
Within an hour or so of Maisons-Laffitte: Arc de Triomphe (14 km), DS World Paris (15 km), Atelier Renault (15 km), Eiffel Tower (15 km).
Are there any good drives near Maisons-Laffitte?
The nearest famous roads are Rouen-Les-Essarts.
Where is Maisons-Laffitte?
Maisons-Laffitte is in Île-de-France, France, about 4 km from La Frette-sur-Seine.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 22,772
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Île-de-France
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 48.9526, 2.1452
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 Maisons-Laffitte
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.
15 km · about 30 min drive
cafe
Atelier Renault
Renault's flagship lifestyle space on the Champs-Élysées combining concept cars, a boutique, and a stylish cafe-restaurant.
15 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Eiffel Tower
Iconic iron lattice tower built in 1889 that has become the most recognized symbol of Paris and France.
15 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Champs-Élysées
World-famous tree-lined avenue stretching from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
15 km · about 30 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.
16 km · about 20 min drive
cathedral
Sacré-Cœur Basilica (Basilique du Sacré-Cœur)
Romano-Byzantine basilica crowning the summit of Montmartre, offering sweeping panoramic views across Paris.
16 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Palais Garnier
Lavish 19th-century opera house in Paris with its ornate facade, grand staircase, and Chagall-painted ceiling.
16 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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