Our school is located in Le Vésinet, a beautiful residential city in the Yvelines department in the Île-de-France, located 16 km (10.2 miles) west of Paris and 4 km east of Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
The city is a secure, clean, calm community that is well urbanized, principally with single-family dwellings. Le Vésinet is known for its historic architecture, wooded avenues, lakes, and numerous public gardens. These lakes are linked by nearly 4 km of artificial streams called Les Petites Rivières. Le Vésinet, known as a “ville-parc”, or Parc-City regularly receives distinction in the national competition for flowered towns.
A walking tour of the town is suggested by the Société d’Initiatives et de Défense du Site du Vésinet, allowing to appreciate the beautiful canals and parcs bordered by many beautiful houses, part of the French architectural patrimony.
Well-equipped with family-oriented services, Le Vésinet is home to approximately 16,000 people. English-speaking expatriates figure strongly in the population. A large public library, a theater, and a hospital can be found in Vesinet center as well as various small shops, local markets, and small businesses. An active association named the Acceuil de Villes de France (AVF) is dedicated to welcoming expatriates by introducing them to many activities; French-English conversation groups, arts and crafts, and walking tours to discover the area.
Numerous cycling paths link the surrounding communities, streams and riverside. Team and independent sports such as tennis, soccer, sailing, rowing, swimming, volleyball and fitness are available either in Le Vésinet or in the neighboring cities of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Chatou, Croissy-sur-Seine and Le Pecq.
You can browse the Le Vésinet website for more information about living in town
Le Vésinet is served by two stations on Paris RER A line: Le Vésinet – Centre and Le Vésinet – Le Pecq. The approximate RER commute into the center of Paris is 30 minutes, with the train line starting in Saint-Germain-en Laye before heading towards, Chatou, Rueil-Malmaison and La Défense business headquarters.
Several bus lines also run through the town, making access to school or to work very easy for families living locally.
The city’s privileged location, beauty, and good facilities make it an ideal spot for families within easy commuting distance to La Defense and Paris.
