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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.
2 km · about 5 min drive
Île-de-France, France · Europe
Le Chesnay works well as a base: 5 minutes from La Celle-Saint-Cloud, 2km from Palace of Versailles.
Le Chesnay is a town located in Île-de-France, France. With a population of 29,154, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Le Chesnay 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 Le Chesnay to your route.
Le Chesnay (French pronunciation: [lə ʃɛnɛ] ) is a former commune in the Yvelines department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France. On 1 January 2019, it was merged into the new commune Le Chesnay-Rocquencourt. It is located in the western suburbs of Paris, 16.7 km (10.4 mi) from the center of Paris.
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Le Chesnay is located in Île-de-France, France, Europe. The coordinates are 48.8222 latitude, 2.1221 longitude.
Le Chesnay has a population of approximately 29,154 people, making it a town in France.
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Opulent royal palace and gardens that served as the seat of French power from 1682 until the Revolution.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Iconic iron lattice tower built in 1889 that has become the most recognized symbol of Paris and France.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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The striking automotive showroom and brand experience on the Champs-Élysées showcasing French automotive design and innovation.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Monumental triumphal arch honouring those who fought for France, standing at the western end of the Champs-Élysées.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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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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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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Renault's flagship lifestyle space on the Champs-Élysées combining concept cars, a boutique, and a stylish cafe-restaurant.
15 km · about 25 min drive
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World-famous tree-lined avenue stretching from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
15 km · about 25 min drive
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