Houdan, Administrative commune in Yvelines, France
The town sits 63 kilometers west of Paris at an elevation of 87 meters, featuring remnants of old fortifications and traditional architecture.
The settlement traces its origins to the 5th century, with the name deriving from the Saxon term 'Hoding', meaning settlement on the hill.
The Gothic church, constructed between the 15th and 17th centuries, contains a historical organ from 1735 and exhibits architectural elements from different periods.
The railway station connects to Paris Montparnasse and Dreux, while Route Nationale 12 provides direct road access to the capital and Brittany.
The town gave its name to the Houdan chicken breed, recognized for its ornamental qualities and white eggs, reflecting its past as a poultry market.
Location: Yvelines
Location: arrondissement of Mantes-la-Jolie
Elevation above the sea: 112 m
Website: https://www.villehoudan.fr/
Shares border with: Goussainville, Saint-Lubin-de-la-Haye, Gressey, Maulette, Richebourg
Phone: +33130468130
Email: accueil@villehoudan.fr
Website: https://villehoudan.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.79083,1.60167
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:47
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