Achères

Achères is a municipality along the Seine northwest of Paris, featuring residential neighborhoods mixed with green spaces and commercial areas. The town stretches along the river while blending urban structures with open land.

The municipality grew in the early 20th century through railway connections and industrial facilities along the Seine. This infrastructure shaped the town's development and linked it to Paris.

The town is oriented toward family life, with schools and leisure centers that shape daily activity. Residents regularly use the parks and green spaces as gathering places and for outdoor recreation.

The town is well served by RER A, which offers connections at multiple stations throughout the area. Visitors should check schedules since service frequency varies depending on the time of day.

The town sits between the Seine and the Saint-Germain-en-Laye forest, creating an uncommon mix of urban and natural settings. This location allows visitors to easily shift between developed areas and forest edges.

Location: Yvelines

Location: arrondissement of Saint-Germain-en-Laye

Elevation above the sea: 24 m

Shares border with: Andrésy, Carrières-sous-Poissy, Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, Maisons-Laffitte, Poissy, La Frette-sur-Seine, Herblay-sur-Seine, Saint-Germain-en-Laye

Phone: +33139796400

Email: sgcourrier@mairie-acheres78.fr

Website: http://mairie-acheres78.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.96222,2.06861

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:39