Plaisir, Administrative commune in Yvelines, France
Plaisir is a town in Yvelines, located roughly 30 kilometers west of Paris. The area contains residential neighborhoods mixed with open agricultural lands and wooded sections that shape its overall character.
The settlement dates back to the 7th century under the name Placidio and was recorded as Pleassiacum in 1236. It transformed from a fortified location into a farming community composed of several small hamlets.
The Robert-Manuel Theater and municipal conservatory host artistic performances throughout the year. A world arts festival held each June in the castle park brings visitors from across the region to experience contemporary and traditional art.
The town has two train stations on the Transilien Paris-Montparnasse line providing direct connections to the capital in about 25 minutes. This makes it easy to reach from Paris and explore the surrounding area by rail.
Several major French companies, including Ikea France and JCDecaux, established their headquarters here. This industrial growth shaped the town's modern character and extended its economic influence far beyond the local area.
Location: Yvelines
Location: arrondissement of Versailles
Elevation above the sea: 139 m
Shares border with: Thiverval-Grignon, Chavenay, Les Clayes-sous-Bois, Élancourt, Jouars-Pontchartrain, Neauphle-le-Château, Saint-Germain-de-la-Grange, Trappes
Phone: +33130796200
Email: plaisiravotreecoute@ville-plaisir.fr
Website: http://ville-plaisir.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.81778,1.94639
Latest update: December 17, 2025 09:07
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