Bois de Choisy

Bois de Choisy is a forest in , . Bois de Choisy is situated nearby to the town , as well as near the quarter .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Salle du Jeu de Paume and Grand Trianon.

Museum
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is a museum.

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The is a French Baroque style château situated in the northwestern part of the in , . It was built at the request of Louis XIV as a retreat for himself and his erstwhile maîtresse-en-titre, Madame de Montespan, and as a place where he and invited guests could take light meals away from the strict etiquette of the royal court.

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The was built by Jules Hardouin-Mansart between 1684 and 1686, before work on the Château de Versailles had even begun. The Orangerie, which replaced Louis Le Vau's earlier design from 1663, is an example of many such prestigious extensions of grand gardens in Europe designed both to shelter tender plants and impress visitors.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Versailles and Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines.

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is a city on the western edge of the capital city , now part of the sprawling metropolis within the region. is best known for being the site of the vast royal palace and gardens built by King Louis XIV on what had been the grounds of a royal hunting lodge.

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, often abbreviated to SQY, is a conurbation of several new towns South-West of Paris. Tourists are most likely to come here to visit France Miniature, for outdoor sports and as a gateway to the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse National…

Town
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is a commune in the department in the region in north-central . It is located in the south-western suburbs of , 21.2 km from the center of Paris, in the "new town" of .

Bois de Choisy

Latitude
48.8005° or 48° 48′ 2″ north
Longitude
2.0848° or 2° 5′ 6″ east
Open location code
8FW4R32M+5W
Open­Street­Map ID
way 124861527
Open­Street­Map feature
landuse=­forest
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Saint-Cyr-l’École and Quartier de l’Épi d’Or.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Place de Gally and La Lanterne.

Yvelines: Must-Visit Destinations

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