Marly-le-Roi, Administrative commune in Yvelines, France
Marly-le-Roi is a town in the western suburbs of Paris located in the Yvelines department and sits at an elevation of 179 meters. The settlement is structured around Rue de Saint-Cyr, where public services, shops, and various residential areas are concentrated.
This locality gained prominence in the late 17th century under Louis XIV, when the king built a royal palace there. The town subsequently developed as a residential settlement around this royal complex.
The Grande Rue displays culinary diversity with traditional French restaurants alongside modern Asian eateries, where visitors can experience authentic local flavors. This mix of established and newer establishments shapes daily life and shows how local food culture has evolved.
The town offers good accessibility with various public facilities and shops concentrated mainly along Rue de Saint-Cyr. Visitors will find hotels, a post office, a police station, and schools along with various other shops for daily needs.
The locality underwent significant administrative reorganization in 1968 when it transferred from the Seine-et-Oise department to the newly created Yvelines department. This territorial change marked a turning point in the administrative history of the region.
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