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Briis-sous-Forges

Île-de-France, France · Europe

About Briis-sous-Forges

Briis-sous-Forges works well as a base: 10 minutes from Limours, 30km from Notre-Dame de Paris.

Briis-sous-Forges is a town located in Île-de-France, France. With a population of 3,391, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Briis-sous-Forges sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Briis-sous-Forges to your route.

About Briis-sous-Forges

Briis-sous-Forges (French pronunciation: [bʁi su fɔʁʒ] , literally Briis under Forges) is a commune in the Essonne department and Île-de-France region of north-central France.

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Where is Briis-sous-Forges located?

Briis-sous-Forges is located in Île-de-France, France, Europe. The coordinates are 48.6240 latitude, 2.1211 longitude.

What is the population of Briis-sous-Forges?

Briis-sous-Forges has a population of approximately 3,391 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
3,391
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Île-de-France
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
48.6240, 2.1211

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

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 Briis-sous-Forges

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Autodrome de Linas-Montlhery

Legendary 1924 banked concrete speed bowl south of Paris where dozens of land-speed and endurance records were set; its steep bankings still host classic-car festivals like Les Grandes Heures Automobiles.

9 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Palace of Versailles

Opulent royal palace and gardens that served as the seat of French power from 1682 until the Revolution.

20 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Eiffel Tower

Iconic iron lattice tower built in 1889 that has become the most recognized symbol of Paris and France.

29 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Jardin du Luxembourg

Paris's most elegant formal garden, where Parisians sail toy boats around a fountain below the Senate palace.

29 km · about 35 min drive

cathedral

Notre-Dame de Paris

Gothic masterpiece on the Île de la Cité, one of the most famous cathedrals in the world.

30 km · about 35 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.

30 km · about 35 min drive

museum

Musée d'Orsay

Housed in a stunning Beaux-Arts railway station, it holds the world's finest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces.

30 km · about 35 min drive

cafe

Cafe de Flore

Legendary Saint-Germain cafe, open since the 1880s, where Sartre, de Beauvoir and Picasso held court; its green-and-gold terrace remains an essential Paris stop for people-watching over a cafe creme.

30 km · about 35 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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