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Sacré-Cœur Basilica (Basilique du Sacré-Cœur)
Romano-Byzantine basilica crowning the summit of Montmartre, offering sweeping panoramic views across Paris.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Sarcelles
Île-de-France, France · Europe
About Sarcelles
Sarcelles works well as a base: 5 minutes from Montmagny, 13km from Sacré-Cœur Basilica (Basilique du Sacré-Cœur).
Sarcelles is in Île-de-France, France, with about 58,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Montmagny, about 4 km away.
Sarcelles (French pronunciation: [saʁ.sɛl]) is a commune in the northern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 16.3 km (10.1 mi) from the centre of Paris. Sarcelles is a sub-prefecture of the Val-d'Oise department and the seat of the arrondissement of Sarcelles.
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What is there to see near Sarcelles?
Within an hour or so of Sarcelles: Sacré-Cœur Basilica (Basilique du Sacré-Cœur) (13 km), Moulin Rouge (13 km), Palais Garnier (14 km), Musée de l'Orangerie (15 km).
Are there any good drives near Sarcelles?
The nearest famous roads are Rouen-Les-Essarts.
Where is Sarcelles?
Sarcelles is in Île-de-France, France, about 4 km from Montmagny.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 57,979
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Île-de-France
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 48.9974, 2.3782
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Worth the detour from Sarcelles
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Moulin Rouge
Legendary Parisian cabaret with its iconic red windmill, birthplace of the modern can-can dance since 1889.
13 km · about 25 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.
14 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.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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Louvre Pyramid
Striking glass and metal pyramid serving as the main entrance to the Louvre Museum, the world's largest art museum.
15 km · about 30 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.
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.
15 km · about 30 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.
15 km · about 30 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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