Last Sunday we were nine Instagrammers to meet on a sunny morning in our suburb of Paris. This InstaMeet in Maisons-Laffitte, Yvelines, was an excellent opportunity to befriend ... Read more!
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From the roof of the Saint-Germain-en-Laye Castle
On a clear and sunny day I was fortunate to climb to the roof of the Saint-Germain-en-Laye castle. Open to the public on rare occasions only, the terrace roof provides ... Read more!
Discover the old town of Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Saint-Germain-en-Laye dates back to the Middle Ages. The town has kept the original urban layout of the time it was the seat of the royal government under Louis XIV. ... Read more!
Discover the church of Saint-Germain-en-Laye
The present parish church of Saint-Germain-en-Laye was built in 1827. It is the fourth sanctuary built on the site since 1028. At the beginning of the 18th century, it was known ... Read more!
Discover Saint-Germain’s Château-Neuf and Pavillon Henri IV
The Château-Neuf was one of Saint-Germain-en-Laye’s two castles which served as a royal residence from the mid-16th century until 1680. Built on the grounds of the Château-Vieux it offered ... Read more!
Discover the castle of Saint-Germain-en-Laye
The castle of Saint-Germain-en-Laye is known as the Château-Vieux (Old Castle). It is closely linked to the history of France. Surrounded by dry moats, the castle and its large circular towers today ... Read more!
Gardens of Saint-Germain-en-Laye Castle
The castle of Saint-Germain-en-Laye is bordered by beautiful gardens. The domain extends to the forest and the Terrace of Le Nôtre which overlooks the West suburbs of Paris. The gardens of Saint-Germain-en-Laye are ... Read more!
The great Terrace of Le Nôtre in Saint-Germain-en-Laye
The great terrace of Le Nôtre in Saint-Germain-en-Laye overlooks the Seine River and the western suburbs of Paris. Laid out between 1668 and 1675 near the two castles (Château-Vieux and Château-Neuf), the monumental ... Read more!
Why it’s worth exploring the Forest of Saint-Germain
The forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye is situated 20 km West of Paris and extends within a meander of the River Seine. It is surrounded by the towns of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Poissy, Achères, Maisons-Laffitte and ... Read more!
Discover the historic town of Saint-Germain-en-Laye
The historic city of Saint-Germain-en-Laye in the Yvelines département is famous for its royal castle and for being the birthplace of Louis XIV, the Sun King. The terrace of Le Nôtre, the castle’s gardens, the winding ... Read more!
Our first InstaMeet in France at Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Last Sunday I was fortunate enough to be part of an InstaMeet in France at Saint-Germain-en-Laye. This was a great opportunity to meet people who have a passion for photography ... Read more!
