Maisons-Laffitte station
Maisons Laffitte | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Maisons-Laffitte station platforms | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| General information | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Location | Maisons-Laffitte France | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 48°56′46″N 2°08′38″E / 48.946°N 2.144°E | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Operated by | SNCF | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Line(s) | Paris–Le Havre railway | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Platforms | 2 island platforms | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Tracks | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Structure type | At-grade | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Bicycle facilities | Covered racks | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Accessible | Yes, by prior reservation[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other information | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station code | 87386425 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Fare zone | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Passengers | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 7,964,985[2] | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Services | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||
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 1.3 km (0.81 mi) 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
References
- ^ "Plan pour les voyageurs en fauteuil roulant" [Map for travelers in wheelchairs] (PDF). Île-de-France Mobilités (in French and British English). 2023. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
- ^ "Fréquentation en gares" [Attendance at stations]. SNCF (in French). Retrieved 11 January 2024.
External links
Media related to Gare de Maisons-Laffitte at Wikimedia Commons
- Maisons-Laffitte station at Transilien, the official website of SNCF (in French)
- Maisons-Laffitte station at "Gares & Connexions", the official website of SNCF (in French)