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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.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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Poissy
Île-de-France, France · Europe
About Poissy
Poissy works well as a base: 5 minutes from Achères, 15km from Palace of Versailles.
Poissy is in Île-de-France, France, with about 36,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Achères, about 4 km away.
Poissy (French: [pwasi] ) 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, 23.8 km (14.8 mi) from the centre of Paris. Inhabitants are called Pisciacais in French. With about 41,000 inhabitants, Poissy is the 5th most populatedRead more
commune in Yvelines.
Poissy is one of the oldest royal cities of Île-de-France, birthplace of Louis IX of France and Philip III of France, before being supplanted from the 15th century by Saint-Germain-en-Laye. In 1561, it was the site of a fruitless Catholic–Huguenot conference, the Colloquy of Poissy.
The area was known for the early car maker Automobiles Gregoire, and since then a number of companies including Simca and Peugeot, have produced vehicles at the Poissy Plant. From 1961 until 1991 the Simca Poissy engine was made there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Poissy?
Within an hour or so of Poissy: Palace of Versailles (15 km), Arc de Triomphe (19 km), DS World Paris (20 km), Atelier Renault (20 km).
Are there any good drives near Poissy?
The nearest famous roads are Rouen-Les-Essarts.
Where is Poissy?
Poissy is in Île-de-France, France, about 4 km from Achères.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 36,431
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Île-de-France
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 48.9290, 2.0495
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 Poissy
8 notable places within an hour's 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.
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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Eiffel Tower
Iconic iron lattice tower built in 1889 that has become the most recognized symbol of Paris and France.
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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Moulin Rouge
Legendary Parisian cabaret with its iconic red windmill, birthplace of the modern can-can dance since 1889.
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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