Yvelines

Yvelines department is located west of Paris, in the Ile-de-France region, and its capital is the town of Versailles, whose famous royal palace is one of the most magnificent buildings in the world and the main tourist destination near Paris. The department combines wealthy Parisian suburbs, vast forests and agricultural plains. Its economy combines services, the automotive industry (Renault in Guyancourt) and historical tourism. The cost of living in Yvelines, especially in areas close to Paris, is high, but the quality of life, abundant green spaces and direct train access to Paris make it attractive.

Versailles, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, Mantes-la-Jolie

• Université de Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ) - An important university in the region, offering science, law, economics, health and environmental studies programs.

Many towns in Yvelines are very safe and family-friendly; at the same time, some larger towns (such as Mantes-la-Jolie) have neighborhoods with social challenges. Overall, the quality of life in this department is high.

Several RER lines (C) and Transilien trains connect Yvelines to Paris. The Ile-de-France bus network also operates within and between towns.