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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
Île-de-France, France · Europe
Saint-Germain-en-Laye works well as a base: 5 minutes from Montesson, 10km from Palace of Versailles.
Saint-Germain-en-Laye is a town located in Île-de-France, France. With a population of 41,142, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Saint-Germain-en-Laye 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 Saint-Germain-en-Laye to your route.
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 elegant tree-linedRead more
streets it 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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Saint-Germain-en-Laye is located in Île-de-France, France, Europe. The coordinates are 48.8964 latitude, 2.0904 longitude.
Saint-Germain-en-Laye has a population of approximately 41,142 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.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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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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The striking automotive showroom and brand experience on the Champs-Élysées showcasing French automotive design and innovation.
16 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.
16 km · about 20 min drive
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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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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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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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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
April to October
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