Small independent hotels on the outskirts of Paris

Hotels to the north of Paris

• Orry-la-Ville north of Paris, near Chantilly and A1 E19
  The ** Hotel la Nonette (actually just in Picardy region) is very handy for anyone wanting to leave their car at the hotel and travel to Paris by train. Close to rail station (RER) of Orry-la Ville - Coye. Friendly and helpful staff. Free parking. Forests close by. Central Paris 30 minutes by train. Easy access from A1 Motorway ( (Calais) - Lille-Paris), and close to Parc Asterix theme park.
• Eragny,  just north of Paris, (95) near Pontoise and A16 motorway
   €  The ** Hotel Bleu France , is a modern two-star hotel with free parking, and just a few minutes from the N 184 (a continuation of the A16 motorway from Calais). Quiet location 400 metres from station with trains to central Paris. The hotel is reasonably priced, friendly and has a restaurant and is better rated than many similar. But this is a suburban hotel, a functional place to stay while seeing Paris.
• Saint Prix, just north of Paris (95) south east of Pontoise
  The small *** Hostellerie du Prieuré gets excellent reviews for its charm, comfort and cleanliness. Village location close to a forest, yet only 9 stops out by suburban train from Gare du Nord. Easy access from A15 and A115 (A16) motorways. Free parking. Station 1 mile. An excellent semi-rural retreat from the bustle of Paris.

Hotels to the east of Paris

• Bussy Saint-Léger (77)
  The Antipodes Resort Marne-La-Vallée is particularly convenient for its location; this is a modern 120-room hotel, in a leafy area, and just 500 metres walk from the Bussy RER station, with direct trains to central Paris in one direction and Disneyland, two stops in the other. Parking on site costs 6 € a day. 1 km from exit 12 of  A4 motorway Paris-Strasbourg.
• Meaux (77)
  Inter-hotel le Richemont**  is located beside the river Marne close to the centre of the old town of Meaux. It is a modern two-star hotel, with its own river front and a rooftop terrace. It is 300 metres from the station - plenty of commuter trains into Paris before 9 a.m.: 40 minutes to Gare de l'Est. Less than 20 km from Disneyland. Free guest parking. Restaurants in old Meaux accessible on foot.

Hotels to the west of Paris

• Versailles, west of Paris (78)
  The ** Hotel des Roys gets good reviews for location, service and friendliness. It is in easy walking distance of the chateau de Versailles and of the train station for going into central Paris. Free public car parking nearby if spaces available, paid parking  in front of the hotel.
• Versailles, west of Paris (78)
  €€€ The *** Hotel Versailles is a three-star hotel in a quiet city center location almost opposite the château de Versailles. Friendly and attentive staff, good quality of service paid parking available on site. Easy access to Rive Droite train station for access to central Paris.
• Ville d'Avray, between Paris and Versailles (78)
  €€€  The **** Etangs de Corot hotel is located in a semi rural setting with garden, between lakes and woods yet only about eight miles as the crow flies from the Eiffel Tower. Comfortable four star hotel with spa, fitness room and all amenities. Bar, restaurants, conference room. Parking on site or close by. Less than a mile to train station, or taxi into town
• Le Perray en Yvelines, southwest of Paris (78)
  The Hotel Villa Serena is located in the rural southwest fringe of the Paris region, in the small town of  le Perray. A small modern hotel in easy walking distance of the train station for trains to Paris or Versailles. Clean and calm environment, close to old town centre with its restaurants. Just off N10 highway

Hotels to the south of Paris

• Draveil, south of Paris (91 - near Viry Chatillon)
   €   The ** Comfort hotel Draveil is a small hotel (38 rooms) in a quite residential district just 400 metres across the Seine from Juvisy RER train station, with fast trains to central Paris, and a ten minute bus ride from Orly airport. 300 metres from boating marina and large riverside park. Friendly staff. Free or paid onsite parking. Located 6 km. from exit 7 of A6 motorway.
• Varennes-Jarcy, south of Paris (91 - near Evry)
  The ***  18th century Chateau Varennes hotel stands in a 2-hectare estate, 26 km south of Paris. 13 rooms and suites, overlooking the park. Peace and quiet guaranteed.  A mile and a half from RER railway station. The hotel has a pool, games room, gardens and a restaurant. Very good reviews. Free parking on site. 6 km from exit 24 on N104 "Francilienne" Paris orbital route.
• Itteville,  south of Paris (91 - near Mennecy).
  ** Hôtel L'ile Du Saussay.  About 5 miles sw of A6 motorway exit 9, and a mile's walk from the RER station (direct trains to central Paris), this two star hotel is located on an island among lakes on the river Essonne. Very peaceful location, views over the lakes. Between Paris and Fontainebleau. Free car parking. Good value.

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