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Giverny - Monet's Gardens
Claude Monet's enchanting home and gardens featuring the iconic Japanese bridge and water lily ponds he immortalized in paint.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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Mantes-la-Ville
Île-de-France, France · Europe
About Mantes-la-Ville
Mantes-la-Ville is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Limay, 36km from Château Gaillard.
Mantes-la-Ville is in Île-de-France, France, with about 20,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Limay, about 4 km away.
Mantes-la-Ville (French pronunciation: [mɑ̃t la vil] ) is a commune in the Yvelines department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France. It is located in the western suburbs of Paris 48.6 km (30.2 mi) from the center.
Mantes-la-Ville is located at the confluence of the Seine and the Vaucouleurs. TheRead more
Paris–Rouen rail line separates Mantes-la-Ville from the larger commune of Mantes-la-Jolie. The A13 autoroute to Normandy also passes through Mantes-la-Ville.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Mantes-la-Ville?
Within an hour or so of Mantes-la-Ville: Giverny - Monet's Gardens (17 km), Palace of Versailles (36 km), Château Gaillard (36 km), DS World Paris (45 km).
Are there any good drives near Mantes-la-Ville?
The nearest famous roads are Rouen-Les-Essarts.
Where is Mantes-la-Ville?
Mantes-la-Ville is in Île-de-France, France, about 4 km from Limay.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 19,947
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Île-de-France
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 48.9737, 1.7025
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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 Mantes-la-Ville
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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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.
36 km · about 40 min drive
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Château Gaillard
Richard the Lionheart's clifftop fortress ruins commanding a sweeping bend of the Seine at Les Andelys.
36 km · about 40 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.
45 km · about 50 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.
45 km · about 50 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.
45 km · about 50 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.
46 km · about 55 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.
46 km · about 55 min drive
Driving roads near Mantes-la-Ville
- 64 kmRouen-Les-EssartsA fearsome downhill road circuit whose cobbled Nouveau Monde hairpin hosted five French Grands Prix. The track closed in 1994 and the pits were demolished, but the roads through the Normandy forest remain public and the hairpin is unmistakable.
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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