landmark
Palace of Versailles
Opulent royal palace and gardens that served as the seat of French power from 1682 until the Revolution.
4 km · about 5 min drive
EuropeFranceÎle-de-France
Saint-Cyr-l'École
Île-de-France, France · Europe
About Saint-Cyr-l'École
Saint-Cyr-l'École works well as a base: 10 minutes from Montigny-le-Bretonneux, 4km from Palace of Versailles.
Saint-Cyr-l'École is in Île-de-France, France, with about 16,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Montigny-le-Bretonneux, about 4 km away.
Saint-Cyr-l'École (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ siʁ lekɔl] ) is a commune in the western suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 21.4 km (13.3 mi) from the centre of Paris.
It used to host the training school for officers of the French army, the École spéciale militaire de Saint-Cyr (ESM), which was relocated toRead more
Coëtquidan in 1945.
The old buildings of the ESM are now used by the lycée militaire de Saint-Cyr (military high school of Saint-Cyr).
Inhabitants are called Saint-Cyriens (uppercase, with students or graduates from the school called saint-cyriens with lowercase).
Where to Stay in Saint-Cyr-l'École
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Saint-Cyr-l'École.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Saint-Cyr-l'École.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Saint-Cyr-l'École?
Within an hour or so of Saint-Cyr-l'École: Palace of Versailles (4 km), Eiffel Tower (18 km), DS World Paris (19 km), Atelier Renault (19 km).
Are there any good drives near Saint-Cyr-l'École?
The nearest famous roads are Rouen-Les-Essarts.
Where is Saint-Cyr-l'École?
Saint-Cyr-l'École is in Île-de-France, France, about 4 km from Montigny-le-Bretonneux.
Road trip
Drive to Saint-Cyr-l'École
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Saint-Cyr-l'École. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 16,365
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Île-de-France
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 48.7987, 2.0681
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.
Full driving guide for FranceTags
Worth the detour from Saint-Cyr-l'École
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Eiffel Tower
Iconic iron lattice tower built in 1889 that has become the most recognized symbol of Paris and France.
18 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
DS World Paris
The striking automotive showroom and brand experience on the Champs-Élysées showcasing French automotive design and innovation.
19 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.
19 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
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
landmark
Champs-Élysées
World-famous tree-lined avenue stretching from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
19 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.
20 km · about 25 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.
20 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
Nearby Destinations
Other places to explore near Saint-Cyr-l'École.
Plan a trip around Saint-Cyr-l'École
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Saint-Cyr-l'École.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.