Louveciennes, Administrative commune in Yvelines, France.
Louveciennes is a commune in the Yvelines department located in northwestern Île-de-France, about 20 kilometers west of Paris. The village sits on gently rolling terrain with woods and agricultural lands surrounding the residential areas.
The area became a favored retreat for wealthy Parisians during the royal period and developed as a residential community in the 17th and 18th centuries. Growth accelerated significantly during the 20th century as transportation links to Paris improved.
The administrative structure of Louveciennes reflects the French territorial organization system, with direct connections to neighboring communes and regional authorities.
The commune is accessible by regular train and bus services connecting to Paris and other nearby areas. Walking is a practical way to explore the village center and surrounding neighborhoods at a relaxed pace.
The area attracted Impressionist painters like Alfred Sisley who captured the surrounding landscapes and changing light on canvas. Today visitors can still see the same views that inspired these artists over a century ago.
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Machine de Marly
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Marly horses
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Château de Louveciennes
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Domaine national de Marly-le-Roi
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Pavillon de musique
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Aqueduc de Louveciennes
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Château de Voisins
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Église Saint-Louis de Port-Marly
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Musée-promenade de Marly-le-Roi
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Église Saint-Vigor de Marly-le-Roi
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Abreuvoir de Marly-le-Roi
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Église Saint-Martin de Louveciennes
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Pont de l'Île de la Loge
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Mausolée du Maréchal Joffre
570 m
Hôtel Couvray
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Stèle de Leconte de Lisle
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Château du Parc (Louveciennes)
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Viaduc ferroviaire de Marly-le-Roi
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Château de Prunay
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