Practical information – Coteaux de Seine
To help you prepare for your stay, we have gathered all the essential information for the Seine Hills area.
By public transport
The Coteaux de Seine can be reached by train from Paris and by bus from Versailles or Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
| Origin | Transport | Stop / Connection | Approx. time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Saint-Lazare | Transilien L | Get off at La Celle Saint-Cloud or Bougival | ~30 min |
| La Défense | Transilien L | Get off at La Celle Saint-Cloud or Bougival | ~15 min |
| Paris / RER A | RER A + Bus | Rueil-Malmaison → Bus 6227 / Chatou-Croissy → Bus D | ~30–40 min |
| Versailles | Bus | Bus 6202 / Bus D | ~20–25 min |
| Saint-Germain-en-Laye | Bus | Bus 259 | ~15 min |
Getting around
Bus
Île-de-France Mobilités network: lines 27, D, 259, 6202, 6203
Good service between Versailles ↔ La Celle Saint-Cloud ↔ Bougival and neighboring towns.
On foot / by bike
- Central districts accessible on foot
- Access to the Impressionist Walk (Bougival)
- Connection to the Seine Valley Cycling Route
Parking
Bougival
- Town Centre Car Park (Rue du Maréchal Joffre) → Free, blue-zone depending on area
- Cemetery Car Park → Free
- Parking along the Seine embankments → Free
- Blue-zone in town centre → Parking disc required (1h30 / 2h depending on street)
La Celle Saint-Cloud
- Station Car Park → Free / paid sections depending on hours (generally 7 a.m.–7 p.m.)
- Bourg Car Park – Place du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny → Free
- Town Hall Car Park → Free
- Blue-zones in town centre → Parking disc required (limited duration)
Opening hours – tourist sites
| Place | Hours | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Datcha Tourgueniev | Visit by reservation | Writer’s house – guided tours available |
| Villa Viardot | Visit by reservation | Intimate heritage site – occasional openings |
| Maison Berthe Morisot | Seasonal (see schedule) | Museum space dedicated to the first female Impressionist painter |
| Saint-Pierre–Saint-Paul Church | Daily access | Main heritage landmark |
| Parc de La Grande Terre | Free access | Natural park with contemporary sculptures |
| Château de La Celle | Not open to the public (occasional events) | Historic building visible from the outside |
Public toilets / useful services
Bougival
- Public toilets: Place du Général Leclerc
- Toilets near the Seine banks (seasonal)
- EV charging stations: Town Centre Car Park / Rue du Maréchal Joffre
La Celle Saint-Cloud
- Public toilets: Parc de la Grande Terre
- Toilets: La Celle Saint-Cloud station
- EV charging stations: Station car park, Bourg car park
Tourist Information Centre
The Bougival Tourist Information Centre welcomes you inside the Maison Berthe Morisot museum space.
You’ll find a selection of brochures and a boutique dedicated to Impressionism — of which Bougival is a historic landmark.
- Nov–Mar: Tue, Wed, Sat & Sun from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Apr–Oct: Tue to Sun from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
