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DS World Paris
The striking automotive showroom and brand experience on the Champs-Élysées showcasing French automotive design and innovation.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Rueil-Malmaison
Île-de-France, France · Europe
About Rueil-Malmaison
Rueil-Malmaison works well as a base: 5 minutes from Saint-Cloud, 8km from DS World Paris.
Rueil-Malmaison is in Île-de-France, France, with about 77,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Saint-Cloud, about 4 km away.
Rueil-Malmaison (French pronunciation: [ʁɥɛj malmɛzɔ̃] ) or simply Rueil is a commune in the western suburbs of Paris, in the Hauts-de-Seine department, Île-de-France region. It is on the departmental border with Yvelines at the Seine, 12.6 kilometres (8 miles) from the centre of Paris. It is the largest commune inRead more
Hauts-de-Seine by area, at 14.7 km2 (5.7 sq mi).
Rueil-Malmaison is one of the wealthiest suburbs of Paris. It is best known for its Château de Malmaison, which served as the headquarters of the French government from 1800 to 1802 and Napoleon's last residence in France at the end of the Hundred Days in 1815.
It is part of the Pays des Impressionnistes, who used to paint there along the Seine. Édouard Manet's 1882 The House at Rueil paintings depict a house where Manet and his family stayed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Rueil-Malmaison?
Within an hour or so of Rueil-Malmaison: DS World Paris (8 km), Eiffel Tower (8 km), Arc de Triomphe (8 km), Atelier Renault (9 km).
Are there any good drives near Rueil-Malmaison?
The nearest famous roads are Rouen-Les-Essarts.
Where is Rueil-Malmaison?
Rueil-Malmaison is in Île-de-France, France, about 4 km from Saint-Cloud.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 76,616
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Île-de-France
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 48.8765, 2.1897
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 Rueil-Malmaison
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.
8 km · about 15 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.
8 km · about 15 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.
9 km · about 15 min 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.
9 km · about 20 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.
9 km · about 15 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.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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Palais Garnier
Lavish 19th-century opera house in Paris with its ornate facade, grand staircase, and Chagall-painted ceiling.
10 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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