Yvelines district, Ile-de-France, France

Places to visit near Montesson

Montesson is a town in Yvelines district, Ile-de-France, France, home to about 15,256 people. Within 50 km by road there are 244 places to visit — 69 forts & heritage, 69 churches, 67 museums and 25 parks. The must-see places are Maison du Val (3 km), Parc des Impressionnistes (4 km) and Église Saint-Germain (4 km).

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Montesson, Ile-de-France
Montesson, Yvelines district, Ile-de-France, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Montesson at a glance

Location
Yvelines district, Ile-de-France, France
Population
about 15,256
Coordinates
48.9092° N, 2.1375° E
Places within 50 km
244 (244 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Montesson

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Forts & heritage near Montesson

69 forts & heritage within 100 km of Montesson. The closest is Maison du Val (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Montesson

69 churches within 100 km of Montesson. The closest is Église Saint-Germain (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Montesson

67 museums within 100 km of Montesson. The closest is Musée Claude Debussy (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Montesson

25 parks within 100 km of Montesson. The closest is Parc des Impressionnistes (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Montesson

2 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Montesson. The closest is Trianon-sous-Bois (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Montesson

2 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Montesson. The closest is Lac d'Enghien (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Montesson

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 20 km on the road.

  1. Start in Montesson
  2. 3 km Maison du Val · heritage site, Yvelines
  3. 3 km Église Saint-Germain · church, Yvelines
  4. 1 km Musée Claude Debussy · museum, Yvelines
  5. 6 km Chapelle Saint Léonard · church, Yvelines
  6. 3 km Parc des Impressionnistes · park, Hauts-de-Seine
  7. 4 km Back to Montesson

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From travellers near Montesson

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    Within 15 km of Montesson

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Montesson by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6969Maison du Val (3 km)
    Churches6969Église Saint-Germain (4 km)
    Museums6767Musée Claude Debussy (4 km)
    Parks2525Parc des Impressionnistes (4 km)
    Other attractions33Port Victor (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Trianon-sous-Bois (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Lac d'Enghien (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Montmartre Carousel (19 km)
    Waterfalls11Memorial des Fusillés de la Cascade du Bois de Boulogne (12 km)
    Buddhist sites11Pagode Chua TINH TAM (14 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Île des Ravageurs (15 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mubarak Mosque (18 km)
    Temples11Rue des Rosiers (21 km)

    Montesson: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Montesson?

    Maison du Val (heritage site, about 3 km), Parc des Impressionnistes (park, about 4 km), Église Saint-Germain (church, about 4 km), Musée Claude Debussy (museum, about 4 km), Chapelle Saint Léonard (church, about 5 km), Musée Départemental Maurice Denis (museum, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Montesson?

    244 places on Spotwander: 69 forts & heritage, 69 churches, 67 museums, 25 parks, 3 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Montesson?

    Maison du Val, about 3 km by road; Château de Maisons-Laffitte (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Montesson?

    Église Saint-Germain, about 4 km by road; Chapelle Saint Léonard (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Montesson?

    Musée Claude Debussy, about 4 km by road; Musée Départemental Maurice Denis (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Montesson?

    Start in Montesson, visit Maison du Val, then Église Saint-Germain, then Musée Claude Debussy, then Chapelle Saint Léonard, then Parc des Impressionnistes, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Montesson?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Montesson

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