Forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye

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The Forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye or Forêt de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, is a dominial forest of 35 km² in area which lies in a meander of the River Seine, France. Situated 20 km West of Paris, between Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Maisons-Laffitte, Achères and Poissy, It is situated entirely within the commune of Saint-Germain. Essentially composed of oak and beech, it is now a forest bordered by built up areas and divided by communication links: route nationales, A14 and the railway line from Paris to Caen. The Fête des Loges is, every year, organised in an open space near Saint-Germain. ()

Local name: Forêt de Saint-Germain-en-Laye Area: 13.64 mi²Coordinates: 48°56'22"N, 2°5'47"E

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Nearby attractions include: Villa Savoye, National Archaeological Museum, Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Musée Claude-Debussy.

3.3 miW
Architecture, Museum, History museum
Villa Savoye, Poissy
84 min walk • Nestled in the serene town of Poissy, just a short trip from the bustling streets of Paris, sits an architectural masterpiece known as Villa Savoye. This modernist villa, designed by the renowned architect Le Corbusier and his cousin, Pierre Jeanneret, is a symbol of...
2.9 miS
Museum of archaeology in grand chateau
National Archaeological Museum, Saint-Germain-en-Laye
74 min walk • Nestled in the historic town of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, just a short train ride from the heart of Paris, stands the National Archaeological Museum of France (Musée d'Archéologie Nationale). This esteemed institution is housed in a majestic château that was once a...
2.9 miS
Museum, Forts and castles
Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Saint-Germain-en-Laye
74 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the historic city of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, the Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye is a regal palace that boasts a rich tapestry of French history. This majestic structure, which now houses the National Museum of Archaeology, was once the...
2.9 miS
Museum, Specialty museum
Musée Claude-Debussy, Saint-Germain-en-Laye
76 min walk • The Musée Claude-Debussy, or Maison Claude Debussy, is the birthplace of the composer Claude Debussy, in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, a western suburb of Paris, France. It contains a small museum about the composer.
2.7 miE
Baroque chateau with lavish interiors
Château de Maisons, Maisons-Laffitte
68 min walk • The Château de Maisons, designed by François Mansart from 1630 to 1651, is a prime example of French baroque architecture and a reference point in the history of French architecture. The château is located in Maisons-Laffitte, a northwestern suburb of Paris, in the department of Yvelines, Île-de-France.
3.3 miS
Museum, Art museum
Musée départemental Maurice Denis "The Priory", Saint-Germain-en-Laye
84 min walk • The Musée départemental Maurice Denis "The Priory" is a museum dedicated to Nabi art located in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, in the Parisian region. The museum is dedicated to Maurice Denis, a French symbolist Nabi painter.
2.4 miS
48°54'15"N • 2°5'43"E
Piscine de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Saint-Germain-en-Laye
62 min walk • Watersports, Sport complex, Swimming pool
3.2 miSE
Forts and castles
Palais Rose, Le Port-Marly
83 min walk • The Palais Rose, located at 14 Allée des Fêtes at the corner of 12 rue Diderot in Vésinet in the department of Yvelines, was built in 1899, inspired by the Grand Trianon in Versailles. In 1986 it was added to the official ISHM listing of historical monuments.
2.7 miW
Historical place, Church
Notre-Dame Collegiate Church, Poissy
70 min walk • The collegiate church of Notre-Dame de Poissy is a Catholic parish church, located in Poissy, Yvelines, France. It was founded by King Robert the Pious around 1016, but of the 11th century church, only the western bell tower-porch remains.
3 miS
Area
Le Pecq, Saint-Germain-en-Laye
77 min walk • Le Pecq is a commune in the Yvelines department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France. It is located in the western suburbs of Paris, 18.4 km from the center of Paris.
2.8 miW
Area
Carrières-sous-Poissy, Poissy
73 min walk • Carrières-sous-Poissy is a commune in the Yvelines department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France. The town sits on the bank of the Seine River, directly opposite the commune of Poissy.