Maisons-Laffitte station

Maisons-Laffitte station is a railway station in Maisons-Laffitte, a northwestern suburb of Paris, France. It is on the Paris–Le Havre railway. The rer line A passes through the station. The station has a glass entrance with blue glass and is built in red bricks. The closest station to Maisons-Laffitte is the one of Sartrouville which is away. It is composed of two accessible platforms, both which are used for the rer line A.

History

Maisons-Laffitte station was opened in 1843 as part of the construction of the Paris–Le Havre railway, one of the oldest railway lines in France. Its creation played a major role in transforming Maisons-Laffitte from a quiet village into a desirable suburban town for Parisians and foregniers.

The arrival of the railway encouraged residential development and helped establish the town’s reputation as a prestigious and accessible location, attracting wealthy families and contributing to the construction of the nearby Château de Maisons-Laffitte and surrounding estates.

Services

The station is currently served by:

• The RER A line, connecting Maisons-Laffitte to Paris city center (La Défense, Auber, Châtelet – Les Halles) and to western suburbs including Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
• The Transilien Line L, which connects Paris Saint-Lazare station to the western suburbs and terminates in Cergy-le-Haut or Poissy.

Trains run frequently throughout the day, and the station serves as a convenient transport hub for both commuters and local residents.

Station Layout

Maisons-Laffitte station has:

• Three platforms: two side platforms and one central platform.
• Four tracks, allowing simultaneous arrivals and departures in both directions.
• Elevators and ramps for accessibility.
• A staffed ticket office, automatic ticket machines, bicycle parking, and nearby bus connections.

Connections

The station is well-connected to local public transport. It serves as a hub for the Argenteuil - Boucles de Seine bus network and is also part of the Noctilien night bus service.

Bus lines serving the station include:

• Line 2: Maisons-Laffitte – Saint-Germain-en-Laye
• Line 6: Maisons-Laffitte – Le Mesnil-le-Roi
• Line 12: Urban circuit
• Line 262: Maisons-Laffitte – Pont de Bezons
• Noctilien N152: Cergy-le-Haut – Paris Saint-Lazare

Nearby

The station is located in the town center, close to:

• The Château de Maisons-Laffitte
• The large municipal park and forest
• Local shops, schools, and the town hall

See also

• List of stations of the Paris RER

References

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