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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.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Île-de-France, France · Europe
About Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Saint-Germain-en-Laye works well as a base: 5 minutes from Montesson, 10km from Palace of Versailles.
Saint-Germain-en-Laye is in Île-de-France, France, with about 41,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Montesson, about 4 km away.
Saint-Germain-en-Laye (French: [sɛ̃ ʒɛʁmɛ̃ ɑ̃ lɛ] ) is a commune in the Yvelines department in the Île-de-France in north-central France. It is located in the western suburbs of Paris, 19.1 km (11.9 mi) from the centre of Paris.
Inhabitants are called Saint-Germanois or Saint-Germinois. With its tree-lined streets itRead more
is one of the more affluent suburbs of Paris, combining both high-end leisure spots and exclusive residential neighborhoods (see the Golden Triangle of the Yvelines).
Saint-Germain-en-Laye is a sub-prefecture of the department. Because it includes the National Forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, it covers approximately 48 km2 (19 sq mi), making it the largest commune in the Yvelines. It occupies a large loop of the Seine. Saint-Germain-en-Laye lies at one of the western termini of Line A of the RER.
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What is there to see near Saint-Germain-en-Laye?
Within an hour or so of Saint-Germain-en-Laye: Palace of Versailles (10 km), Arc de Triomphe (15 km), DS World Paris (16 km), Atelier Renault (16 km).
Are there any good drives near Saint-Germain-en-Laye?
The nearest famous roads are Rouen-Les-Essarts.
Where is Saint-Germain-en-Laye?
Saint-Germain-en-Laye is in Île-de-France, France, about 4 km from Montesson.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 41,142
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Île-de-France
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 48.8964, 2.0904
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 Saint-Germain-en-Laye
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.
15 km · about 30 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.
16 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.
16 km · about 20 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.
16 km · about 30 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.
16 km · about 20 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.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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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.
17 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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