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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.
- 22–107 m (72–351 ft), (avg. 78 m or 256 ft)
- Yvelines
Saint-Germain-en-Laye is a town with strong royal associations. It is best known in France as the birthplace of King Louis XIV, and indeed it was the Kings of France who gave Saint-Germain its great historic monuments, its castles, its gardens and its former royal forests.
Saint-Germain-en-Laye, town, Yvelines département, Île-de-France région, north-central France. A western suburb of Paris, it lies on the left bank of the Seine River, adjoining the Forest of Saint-Germain and just north of the Forest of Marly.
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Favorite residence of many kings of France since Philippe Auguste, cradle of Louis XIV who was born there in 1638, Saint-Germain-en-Laye is today renowned for its exceptional living environment, its castle which houses the National Archeology Museum and its famous Terrace overlooking the Seine and western Paris.
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Jun 8, 2023 · Things to do in Saint-Germain-en-Laye. Visit the Musée Archéologie (Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye) Explore the Domaine Saint-Germain-en-Laye; Learn about Debussy at Maison Debussy; Eat a pastry at Gouley; Wander around Place des Marchés; How to visit Saint-Germain-en-Laye; France Travel Information
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