Saint-Germain-en-Laye Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
commune in Yvelines, France
About Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Saint-Germain-en-Laye is in the Yvelines department, about 19 km west ofParis. Tracing its origins to an abbey dedicated to Saint Germain, the city's claim to fame today is its château, which was a favourite residence of the French monarchy throughout the Renaissance. Like the more famousVersaillesone of the treaties between the victors ofWorld War Iand a defeated power was signed here, in this case the treaty with Austria. This might earn you historical trivia points because despite Austria losing more territory than Germany, the treaty of Saint Germain is today rarely talked about outside history-nerd circles. Today, it's a wealthy suburb of Paris, known throughout the region for being a pretty city with a lot of activities.
Top Attractions in Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Explore the best things to see and do in Saint-Germain-en-Laye:
- ★Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye
- ★Eglise Saint-Germain
- ★Parc du Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye
- ★Place du Marché Neuf
- ★Villa Savoye
Saint-Germain-en-Laye Travel Guide Sections
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