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Rueil-Malmaison
Spend a half‑day in Rueil‑Malmaison: see the Château de Malmaison and stroll the Bois de Saint‑Cucufa, then head back to Paris.
Rueil-Malmaison is a compact suburb of Paris (13 km) with a historic Napoleonic château, green parks and easy RER access. One half‑day covers the main sights; a full day allows a relaxed walk in the forest and a visit to the local museum.
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- Currency
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- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds) (check)
- Airports
- CDG · ORY
- Nights
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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 Rueil-Malmaison, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe; keep an eye on belongings on public transport and in crowded markets.
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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 numbers17 police · 15 ambulance / samu · 18 fire (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.
- Getting aroundRER A (Rueil-Malmaison station) runs every 10 min; bus lines 141, 144, 258 connect to La Défense and central Paris; tram line T2 passes nearby.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))€15–20 (≈ US$18–25)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum / château entry€6.5–8 (≈ US$8–10)
- Budget bedHostel private room, a night, per room€35 (≈ US$45)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €85 (≈ US$100) · High €130 (≈ US$160)
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 · ORY Paris Orly
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
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8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°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
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11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
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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 (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Dec (11 rain days), driest Jul (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Rueil-Malmaison: 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)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
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Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
RER A (Rueil-Malmaison station) runs every 10 min; bus lines 141, 144, 258 connect to La Défense and central Paris; tram line T2 passes nearby.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Saint‑Cloud
goDoor to door: ≈ 20 min total
RER A to Saint‑Cloud, about 5 min
Walk the park and see the Château de Saint‑Cloud.
Versailles
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h
RER C from Rueil‑Malmaison (transfer at Saint‑Cyr) ≈ 30 min
Palace and gardens, full‑day visit.
La Défense
goDoor to door: ≈ 30 min
Tram T2 to La Défense, about 15 min
Modern business district, shopping.
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.
Hotel des Arts
≈ €60–70 per night, near downtown
Ibis Paris Rueil-Malmaison
Budget chain, close to André Malraux Theatre
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
- €55–85 (≈ US$65–100) excl. bed
- Mid
- €85–130 (≈ US$100–160) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × €80 | €80 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €85 | €170 |
| RER A round‑trip ticket2 × €4 · check | €8 |
| Château de Malmaison entry2 × €7 · check | €13 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €30 |
| Trip total≈ €166 per person per day, bed included | €331≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Croissant | €1.2–1.8 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Museum / château entry | €6.5–8 (≈ US$8–10) |
| RER ticket (zone 1‑3) | €1.90 (≈ US$3) |
| Taxi (5 km) | €15–20 (≈ US$18–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Château entry €6.50 (≈ US$8) adult, plus €2 (≈ US$3) for temporary exhibitions; check opening hours (lunch closure 12:30‑13:30).Château entry €6.50 (≈ US$8) adult, plus €2 (≈ US$3) for temporary exhibitions; check opening hours (lunch closure 12:30 PM‑1:30 PM).
- Parking in the centre is limited; use public garages or RER station car park.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Ambulance / SAMU
- 15
- Fire
- 18
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Emergency
- Police17
- Ambulance / SAMU15
- Fire18
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- RER A Paris ↔ Rueil-Malmaison: ≈ €4 round‑trip (check)
- Taxi from RER station to hotel: ≈ €12–15 (check)
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- Merci — Thank you (merci)
- C’est combien ? — How much is it? (say)
- Où est le RER ? — Where is the RER? (say)
- Je peux payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (say)
- Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the toilet? (say)
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 Rueil-Malmaison. 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) (check) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Paris for evening dining after Rueil‑Malmaison.
- Combine with a day trip to Versailles for a royal experience.
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