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Saint-Cloud
Base in Paris and give Saint-Cloud half a day for the park; sleep here only if you want green space and a 25–35 min train into the city.
Saint-Cloud is a wealthy western suburb of Paris, not a destination in its own right. Its one real sight is the 460-hectare Domaine de Saint-Cloud, the former royal and imperial estate whose palace burned in 1870. Everything else — the old village, the ceramics museum at Sèvres, the Mont-Valérien — is a short hop away. Most travellers come for an afternoon in the park and leave.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds), late Aug (Rock en Seine closures)
- Airports
- CDG · ORY
- Nights
- 0–1
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- France ↗TGV (including the low-cost Ouigo) and Intercités night trains need a seat reservation: a rail pass alone does not let you board.
- France ↗Paris, Lyon and other large cities run low-emission zones that require a Crit'Air sticker on cars; check before you drive a hire car or your own car into a city.
- France ↗Carry your passport or national ID card: police can ask for identification, and hotels register foreign guests.
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Saint-Cloud112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Saint-Cloud, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyOne of the wealthiest and calmest suburbs in the Paris region; the real risks are pickpockets on the Transilien into Paris…
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers112 European emergency number · 15 ambulance (samu) · 17 police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCDG Paris Charles de Gaulle (RER B to central Paris, then RER A or Transilien L; about 1 h 15–1 h 45 door to door).
- Getting aroundTransilien L from Paris Saint-Lazare stops at Le Val d'Or and Saint-Cloud; the route loops around the north-west…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a bar€1.50–3 (≈ US$2–4)
- Sit-down mealBistro main course€16–26 (≈ US$19–35)
- Street or quick mealBaguette sandwich€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)
- Beerdraught in a bar / can at a supermarket€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€8–20 (≈ US$10–25)
- Museum or sight ticketSèvres Cité de la Céramique entry€7 (≈ US$9)
- Budget bedHostel or budget bed (mostly in Paris), a night, per person€35 (≈ US$45)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room€260 (≈ US$350)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €95 (≈ US$120) · High €180 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle (RER B to central Paris, then RER A or Transilien L; about 1 h 15–1 h 45 door to door) · ORY Paris Orly (Orlyval or tram to the RER, then across Paris; about 1 h 15–1 h 45)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Avoid
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Avoid*
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jan (11 rain days), driest Jul (8). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Saint-Cloud: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
11 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Transilien L from Paris Saint-Lazare stops at Le Val d'Or and Saint-Cloud; the route loops around the north-west, so RER A to La Défense then Transilien U is often faster. Tram T2 links Les Coteaux, Les Milons and Parc de Saint-Cloud with Porte de Versailles. Metro line 10 ends at Pont de Saint-Cloud across the river in Boulogne-Billancourt; buses 160, 460 and 472 run up Rue Dailly. The town is hilly — walking from the Seine up to the station is a workout. A free town shuttle runs on weekday daytime (check the current timetable).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 25–40 min
Transilien L from Saint-Cloud to Saint-Lazare, or RER A via La Défense
The reason most people are here; buy a Navigo Easy or use a contactless card.
Boulogne-Billancourt
goDoor to door: 10–20 min
Walk over the Passerelle d'Avre, or tram T2 to Parc de Saint-Cloud
Metro line 10, the Albert Kahn museum gardens and more food than Saint-Cloud.
Sceaux
goDoor to door: 50–70 min
Transilien L or U to the south, then RER B
Parc de Sceaux and its château; best in spring for the cherry blossom.
Rueil-Malmaison
cautionDoor to door: 45–60 min
Transilien L or U towards Saint-Germain, then bus
Château de Malmaison, Josephine's house; check opening days before you go.
Door to door: 30–45 min
Transilien L or U south from Saint-Cloud
Palace and gardens; go at opening or after 15:00 to miss the worst queues.Palace and gardens; go at opening or after 3:00 PM to miss the worst queues.
Levallois-Perret
skipDoor to door: 40–50 min
Transilien L to Saint-Lazare, then metro
Mostly offices and shopping; nothing you cannot do closer to Paris.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Old village (around Rue Dailly and Rue Royale)
Closest to the park and the station; most restaurants and the two main hotels.
Les Coteaux
19th-century streets near the Seine footbridge; tram T2 and Transilien L.
Montretout
Quiet residential hill; large houses, few beds, no reason for a short stay.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–120 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed
- High
- €120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × €130 | €130 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €95 | €190 |
| Transilien L, Saint-Cloud to Paris Saint-Lazare, one way2 × €3 | €5 |
| Navigo Easy card plus a day of zone 1–3 travel2 × €12 | €24 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €37 |
| Trip total≈ €203 per person per day, bed included | €406≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a bar | €1.50–3 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Baguette sandwich | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Bistro main course | €16–26 (≈ US$19–35) |
| Beer: draught in a bar / can at a supermarket | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) / €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Transilien L ride within Île-de-France | €2.50–5 (≈ US$3–6) |
| Sèvres Cité de la Céramique entry | €7 (≈ US$9) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €8–20 (≈ US$10–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The park closes at sunset and is shut in high winds — check before a late walk.
- Transilien U is infrequent outside rush hour, especially at weekends.
- Rock en Seine at the end of August closes parts of the park and fills local hotels.
- The Marché des Avelines covered market has been closed for renovation — check before going.
Emergency numbers
- European emergency number
- 112
- Ambulance (SAMU)
- 15
- Police
- 17
- Fire
- 18
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My bed tonight
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- European emergency number112
- Ambulance (SAMU)15
- Police17
- Fire18
Embassy
No embassies in Saint-Cloud; they are in Paris (US, UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Transilien L, Saint-Cloud → Paris Saint-Lazare: about €2.50 (≈ US$3), 25–35 min
- Tram T2, Parc de Saint-Cloud → Porte de Versailles: about €2.50 (≈ US$3), 30–40 min
- Taxi Saint-Cloud → central Paris: €35–55 (≈ US$45–65)
Say or show
- Excusez-moi / Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (eks-kyoo-zay mwa / par-don)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- Un billet, s'il vous plaît — One ticket, please (uhn bee-yay seel voo pleh)
- C'est combien ? — How much is it? (say kom-byen)
- Je peux payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (zhuh puh pay-yay par kart)
- Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the toilet? (oo son lay twa-let)
The park closes at sunset and in high winds; check the town site before a late walk.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Saint-Cloud. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds), late Aug (Rock en Seine closures) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for CDG and ORY: last RER/Transilien departures, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: the park, the old village and station, Les Coteaux and the Seine footbridge.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Domaine de Saint-Cloud, Musée des Avelines, Sèvres Cité de la Céramique) and eat pages with last orders.
- Rock en Seine and windy-weather park closures as fixtures so gates A–D can go green.