Saint-Germain-en-Laye

The city's most famous monument. Originally a medieval castle (of which the Gothic styled castle chapel built by St. Louis remains, along with the keep redecorated in Renaissance style), the château was rebuilt in early Renaissance style by François I and completed shortly after his death. The château was part a royal residence complex, along with the nearby "Château Neuf" (which is no longer standing). Two French kings, Henri II and Louis XIV, were born here. The château fell out of favour after Louis XIV moved the court permanently to Versailles in 1682. It then became the home of the exiled King of England James II, who died in the château in 1701. After having been used as a military school and prison, Napoleon III gave a new life to the palace when he made it the home of what is now known as the Musée d'Archéologie nationale. This archeology museum houses artefacts dating from Prehistory up to the early Middle Ages, including those from the Gallo-Roman period.

built in the 1820s in Neoclassical style, there were several churches on this site previously. It is best known for being the location of James II of England's tomb.

Created in the 18th century, this is the city's market square. The market is held here on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. It is surrounded by 19th-century picturesque houses, and on one side of the square, there are arcades in which there are several restaurants.

this park, part of the Domaine National de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, is a place where you can take a nice walk, especially along the Grande Terrasse de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, from which you have a very good view of the surrounding areas, including La Défense. You can even spot the Eiffel Tower partially hidden by Mont Valérien in the distance.