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Cerny

Île-de-France, France · Europe

About Cerny

Cerny works well as a base: 10 minutes from Itteville, 27km from Forêt de Fontainebleau.

Cerny is a town located in Île-de-France, France. With a population of 3,365, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Cerny 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 Cerny to your route.

About Cerny

Cerny (French pronunciation: [sɛʁni] ) is a commune in the Essonne department in Île-de-France in northern France. It is 53 km South of Paris. It has an airfield named Aérodrome de Cerny - La Ferté-Alais, including an airplane museum.

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Where is Cerny located?

Cerny is located in Île-de-France, France, Europe. The coordinates are 48.4780 latitude, 2.3281 longitude.

What is the population of Cerny?

Cerny has a population of approximately 3,365 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
3,365
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Île-de-France
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
48.4780, 2.3281

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 Cerny

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.

17 km · about 20 min drive

national park

Forêt de Fontainebleau

A vast forest of sandstone outcrops, the birthplace of bouldering and a favourite plein-air escape.

27 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Château de Fontainebleau

A vast royal palace southeast of Paris that served as a residence for French monarchs from Louis VII to Napoleon III.

29 km · about 35 min drive

castle

Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte

The Baroque masterpiece that inspired Versailles, with candlelit evenings illuminating Le Nôtre's gardens.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Palace of Versailles

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

39 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Jardin du Luxembourg

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

41 km · about 45 min drive

cathedral

Notre-Dame de Paris

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

42 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Eiffel Tower

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

42 km · about 50 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 Cerny.

La Ferté-Alais

🇫🇷 France

2 km awayPop. 4,051

Baulne

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 1,453

Boissy-le-Cutté

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 1,258

Itteville

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 5,650

Bouray-sur-Juine

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 1,950

Janville-sur-Juine

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 1,962

Lardy

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 4,629

Boutigny-sur-Essonne

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 3,171

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