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 1.3km (0.81mi) 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.
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.
