Yvelines, Department in France, Yvelines.
Yvelines is a department in the Île-de-France region of France and includes well-known locations such as Versailles and Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
The Yvelines was established on 1 January 1968 as part of a general reorganisation of the administrative regions of France.
It is home to many historic and cultural landmarks such as Palace of Versailles and the Château de Malmaison.
Yvelines has an excellent transportation system, with easy access to Paris by train or car.
Yvelines is the only department in France that is named after a river that doesn't pass through it.
Location: Île-de-France
Inception: January 1, 1968
Capital city: Versailles
Population: 1449723
Website: yvelines.pref.gouv.fr
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