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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.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Viroflay
Île-de-France, France · Europe
About Viroflay
Viroflay works well as a base: 5 minutes from Le Chesnay, 3km from Palace of Versailles.
Viroflay is in Île-de-France, France, with about 16,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Le Chesnay, about 4 km away.
Viroflay (French pronunciation: [viʁɔflɛ] ) is a commune in the Yvelines department in the Île-de-France in north-central France. It is located in the south-western suburbs of Paris 14.1 km (8.8 mi) from the center and 3 km (1.9 mi) from the Palace of Versailles.
The town motto is Lux mea lex which is Latin for "LightRead more
is my law".
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Viroflay?
Within an hour or so of Viroflay: Palace of Versailles (3 km), Eiffel Tower (12 km), DS World Paris (13 km), Atelier Renault (13 km).
Are there any good drives near Viroflay?
The nearest famous roads are Rouen-Les-Essarts.
Where is Viroflay?
Viroflay is in Île-de-France, France, about 4 km from Le Chesnay.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 16,137
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Île-de-France
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 48.8008, 2.1618
Emergency & Services
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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 Viroflay
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Eiffel Tower
Iconic iron lattice tower built in 1889 that has become the most recognized symbol of Paris and France.
12 km · about 20 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.
13 km · about 25 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.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Arc de Triomphe
Monumental triumphal arch honouring those who fought for France, standing at the western end of the Champs-Élysées.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Champs-Élysées
World-famous tree-lined avenue stretching from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
13 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.
14 km · about 25 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.
14 km · about 25 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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