Does the taxi cover HEC Paris in Jouy-en-Josas?

Yes — HEC Paris (Jouy-en-Josas) is one of Europe's leading business schools, hosting MBA students, Executive Education participants, visiting professors and international delegations from around the world. We provide regular transfers from CDG, Orly and Paris hotels to the HEC campus. Jouy-en-Josas is 22 km from Paris, 8 km from Versailles, 25 km from Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines. English-speaking drivers available.

Does the taxi cover Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (B2B clients)?

Yes — Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (SQY) is a major business hub with the Bouygues headquarters, Renault Technocentre (Guyancourt — 12,000 engineers), Thales sites, Bouygues Telecom HQ. Our B2B service handles corporate transfers, airport runs for executives and international visitors, and itemised invoicing for expense reports. SQY is 25 km from Paris, 30 km from Orly, 55 km from CDG.

How far from Yvelines to CDG airport?

50-90 km via A86 + A1 or the Francilienne. Saint-Germain: 45 km / 50 min. Versailles: 50 km / 55 min. Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines: 55 km / 1h. Mantes-la-Jolie: 70 km via A14 + A1. Rambouillet: 80 km. Free flight tracking included for arrivals — pickup adjusted automatically if the flight is delayed.

How to book a taxi in Yvelines?

Three options: 1) online form with SMS confirmation in minutes, 2) phone +33 9 80 80 04 62, 3) WhatsApp. For meet-and-greet at CDG or Orly arrivals (especially Versailles tourists or HEC students/visitors), book 1-2 hours ahead with the flight number and we will be waiting at the arrivals hall with a name sign.

Are drivers English-speaking?

Yes — most drivers serving the Yvelines, particularly the Versailles, Saint-Germain, HEC Jouy-en-Josas and Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines areas, speak conversational English. Specify English preference at booking and we match you with the most fluent driver — useful for international tourists visiting the Palace, HEC students, or business executives at Bouygues / Renault / Dassault.

Is taxi service available 24/7?

Yes, 24/7 every day all year. Particularly useful for early morning CDG/Orly flights, late-evening returns from Versailles events, hospital pickups (Versailles hospital, Mignot hospital in Le Chesnay), and business aviation arrivals at Toussus-le-Noble aerodrome.

Difference between '78' and 'Yvelines'?

None — same area, two names. '78' is the INSEE department code (the same number you see on car licence plates). 'Yvelines' is the official department name. Both are interchangeable. The 78 is the western Île-de-France department, home to Versailles.

📍 78 — west of Paris 🏛️ Palace of Versailles UNESCO 🎓 HEC Paris business school 🇬🇧 English-speaking drivers

Taxi Yvelines —
78 department, Versailles Palace & HEC Paris

Q: What is the 78 department in France?

78 is the INSEE code for Yvelines, located west of Paris. It is the Île-de-France department with the most towns (259) and the largest by area along with Seine-et-Marne (2,284 km²), home to 1.45 million people. Prefecture: Versailles (UNESCO World Heritage Palace). Sub-prefectures: Mantes-la-Jolie, Rambouillet, Saint-Germain-en-Laye. The 78 spans dense western suburbs (Versailles, Saint-Germain, Vélizy, SQY new town), the Seine valley industrial axis (Poissy Stellantis, Mantes-la-Jolie, Les Mureaux ArianeGroup), and rural southern forest (Rambouillet, presidential domain).

Q: Does the taxi cover the Palace of Versailles?

Yes — the Palace of Versailles is France's #1 tourist monument (8 million visitors per year, UNESCO World Heritage). We run daily taxi transfers from Paris hotels, CDG and Orly airports to the Palace, the Trianon and the Marie-Antoinette estate. Versailles is 18 km / 25-35 min from central Paris via N12 or A13. Drivers know the official drop-off and pickup zones at the Palace.

Q: Does the taxi cover Vélizy 2 mall and Dassault HQ?

Yes — Vélizy-Villacoublay hosts Vélizy 2 (one of the largest shopping centres in Île-de-France), the global headquarters of Dassault Systèmes, Eiffage HQ, and the Inovel Parc business district. Vélizy is only 12 km from Paris, 18 km from Orly. Daily transfers.

Q: Are child seats and vans available?

Yes — child seats matched to age/weight (carrier 0-13kg, booster, group 1/2/3) installed free of charge on request. For 5-8 passengers: van service on prior booking. Ideal for families touring Versailles + Trianon, business teams arriving at CDG for HEC Paris, or international research delegations visiting SQY companies.

The 78 department (Yvelines) sits directly west of Paris. It is home to the Palace of Versailles — France's #1 tourist monument with 8 million visitors per year and a UNESCO World Heritage Site — plus HEC Paris business school in Jouy-en-Josas, the historic Saint-Germain-en-Laye château, the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines new town (Bouygues, Renault Technocentre, Thales), and Vélizy-Villacoublay (Vélizy 2 shopping centre, Dassault Systèmes HQ). We cover all 259 towns — the most of any IDF department — with English-speaking drivers and a transparent metered fare.

Predictable, regulated fare. Metered rate set by the Paris Police Prefecture (zone B for towns near Paris like Vélizy and Saint-Germain, zone C for outer-ring areas like Mantes and Rambouillet), or estimated flat fare communicated before departure for long trips. No surge pricing — unlike many private hire alternatives.

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Why book AlloTaxi for the 78

From the Palace of Versailles to the Seine valley

Yvelines is the most populous IDF department by number of towns (259) and the largest in area (along with Seine-et-Marne). It spans the dense western Paris suburbs (Versailles, Saint-Germain, Vélizy, SQY), the Seine valley industrial corridor (Poissy Stellantis plant, Mantes-la-Jolie, Les Mureaux ArianeGroup), and the rural southern forest (Rambouillet, presidential hunting domain). Same fleet, same standards, every town reachable.

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Palace of Versailles: international tourism

The Palace of Versailles is France's #1 tourist monument (8 million visitors per year, UNESCO World Heritage). Daily transfers from Paris hotels, CDG and Orly to the Palace, the Trianon and the Marie-Antoinette estate. Drivers know the official Palace drop-off zones and entry points.

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HEC Paris business school

HEC Paris (Jouy-en-Josas) is one of Europe's leading business schools. We handle daily transfers for MBA students, Executive Education participants, visiting professors and international delegations from around the world. Direct from CDG, Orly or Paris hotels. English-speaking drivers.

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Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines: B2B

SQY new town hosts Bouygues HQ, Renault Technocentre (Guyancourt — 12,000 engineers), Thales, Bouygues Telecom. Full B2B service: itemised invoicing for expense reports, executive airport transfers, conference shuttles, international visitor pickups. SQY = 25 km from Paris.

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Vélizy 2 + Dassault HQ

Vélizy-Villacoublay hosts Vélizy 2 (one of the largest IDF shopping centres), the global headquarters of Dassault Systèmes, Eiffage HQ, and the Inovel Parc business district. Vélizy is only 12 km from Paris and 18 km from Orly — daily transfers.

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Regulated metered fare

The Paris Police Prefecture sets meter rates by zone (B for suburban-Paris areas like Vélizy and Saint-Germain, C for outer-ring areas like Rambouillet and Mantes). For long trips we communicate an estimated flat fare before departure. No surge pricing.

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Group & family ready

For 5-8 passengers: van service on prior booking. Ideal for families touring Versailles + Trianon + Marie-Antoinette estate, business teams arriving at CDG for HEC Paris, international research delegations visiting SQY (Renault, Bouygues), or wedding parties at Versailles or Rambouillet forest venues.

Key trips from Yvelines

Most-requested taxi routes in the 78

No airport in Yvelines itself, but CDG (50-90 km) and Orly (18-75 km) both reachable. Local aerodromes Toussus-le-Noble and Chavenay handle business aviation.

✈️ Yvelines ↔ CDG

50-90 km via A86 + A1 or Francilienne. Free flight tracking included for arrivals.

Saint-Germain: 45 km / 50 min
Versailles: 50 km / 55 min
SQY: 55 km / 1h
Mantes-la-Jolie: 70 km via A14
Rambouillet: 80 km

CDG airport details →

✈️ Yvelines ↔ Orly

18-75 km via A86 south. Vélizy-Villacoublay and Jouy-en-Josas (HEC) are the closest 78 towns to Orly.

Vélizy: 18 km / 25 min
Jouy-en-Josas (HEC): 22 km
Versailles: 25 km / 30 min
SQY: 30 km
Rambouillet: 50 km

Orly airport details →

🏛️ Yvelines ↔ Paris

12-50 km depending on the town. Vélizy is the closest (12 km), Mantes the farthest (50 km).

Vélizy ↔ Paris: 12 km / 25 min
Versailles ↔ Paris: 18 km / 25 min
Saint-Germain ↔ Paris: 18 km
SQY ↔ Paris: 25 km
Mantes ↔ Paris: 50 km / 1h

Paris taxi details →

🛩️ Aerodromes & business aviation

Toussus-le-Noble (private flights, business aviation) and Chavenay-Villepreux (flying club). Regular transfers for VIP passengers.

Toussus-le-Noble: business aviation
Chavenay: flying club
Versailles ↔ Toussus: 8 km
Real-time tracking available

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Main Yvelines towns

Yvelines taxi directory by area

Yvelines covers 259 towns — here are the main ones grouped by zone. Click any town to access its dedicated page with local context, fares, and booking form.

🏛️ Versailles & south (Palace, HEC, Vélizy)

📍 Versailles

78 prefecture, UNESCO Palace (8M visitors/year), Trianon, hospital, Versailles-Château & Versailles-Chantiers stations. International tourism hub.

📍 Vélizy-Villacoublay

Vélizy 2 (major shopping centre), global HQ of Dassault Systèmes, Eiffage HQ, Inovel Parc. Closest to Paris (12 km).

📍 Jouy-en-Josas ★

HEC Paris (historic campus), top European business school. MBA, Executive Education, international conferences.

📍 Buc

Dassault Aviation flight test centre, residential town, Toussus-le-Noble access.

📍 Le Chesnay-Rocquencourt

Mignot hospital, Parly 2 mall, near the Palace of Versailles.

📍 Viroflay

RER C, Versailles-Paris axis. Residential districts.

🌳 Saint-Germain & west (Seine loop)

📍 Saint-Germain-en-Laye ★

Sub-prefecture, historic château, state forest, RER A. Upscale residential town.

📍 Le Vésinet

RER A, garden-city residential, lakes. Wealthy western Paris town.

📍 Chatou

Impressionists Island, RER A, Saint-Germain-Paris axis.

📍 Marly-le-Roi

Historic royal estate, Marly forest, residential town.

📍 Louveciennes

Aqueduct, Pavillon château, prestige residential town.

📍 Bougival

Banks of the Seine, Turgenev's house, N13 axis.

🏢 Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (new town, B2B)

📍 Montigny-le-Bretonneux

SQY administrative centre, train station, corporate offices. Heart of the new town.

📍 Guyancourt

Renault Technocentre (12,000 engineers), Bouygues HQ, golf course. Intense B2B activity.

📍 Trappes

SNCF station, N12 axis. Historic SQY new town municipality.

📍 Élancourt

France Miniature park, IDF highest point, 2024 Olympic venue (mountain biking). Thales site.

📍 Voisins-le-Bretonneux

SQY residential town, north of Magny-les-Hameaux.

📍 Plaisir

Open Sky shopping centre, RER A and Transilien N. Western SQY economic hub.

🌊 Mantes & Seine valley (Normandy axis)

📍 Mantes-la-Jolie

Sub-prefecture, Notre-Dame collegiate church, regional rail to Normandy. A13 corridor.

📍 Poissy

Stellantis plant (historic Peugeot factory), RER A, Notre-Dame collegiate church, A14 axis.

📍 Conflans-Sainte-Honorine

French capital of barge transport, Seine-Oise confluence, RER A.

📍 Les Mureaux

ArianeGroup (Ariane 6 production), Seine bank, A13 axis.

📍 Sartrouville

4th largest 78 town, RER A, Seine bank, Saint-Germain axis.

📍 Maisons-Laffitte

Racecourse, château, RER A. IDF horse-racing capital.

🌲 Rambouillet & rural south (presidential forest)

📍 Rambouillet

Sub-prefecture, presidential château (state residence), state forest, N10 axis.

📍 Houdan

Medieval keep, N12 axis to Dreux, SNCF station.

📍 Saint-Arnoult-en-Yvelines

A10 motorway exit, south-eastern rural town, near Rambouillet.

📍 Chevreuse

Chevreuse Valley (regional natural park), Madeleine castle, RER B.

📍 Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse

RER B terminus, Chevreuse valley capital.

📍 Montfort-l'Amaury

Medieval town, Anne of Brittany castle ruins, Ravel composer's home. N12 axis.

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Complete silo · 259 towns

Yvelines taxi directory — every 78 town, A to Z

Full alphabetical coverage of department 78. Click any commune to open its dedicated taxi page (local fare, contact, booking form). From the major hubs (Versailles, Saint-Germain, Mantes, SQY) to the smallest rural villages (Adainville, Davron, Le Tartre-Gaudran) — one single 24/7 service.

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★ Versailles, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Vélizy-Villacoublay, Jouy-en-Josas (HEC), Poissy: main 78 hubs. Some very small hamlets do not yet have an individual page — taxi coverage runs through the neighbouring town. Call +33 9 80 80 04 62 if needed.

Yvelines taxi universe

Airports, Paris stations, neighbouring departments

This page is the central hub for the Yvelines. For details on a specific airport, station or neighbouring department, follow the links.

✈️ Paris airports

From the 78.

🚆 Stations & train

Train links.

🏛️ Neighbouring departments

Cross-department trips.

🚖 Services & practical

According to your need.

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You are on the central Yvelines 78 hub.All pages above complement this hub with deeper content on their topic.

FAQ

Everything about taxis in Yvelines 78

Towns, Versailles Palace, HEC Paris, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, Vélizy, CDG/Orly, fares.

What is the 78 department?

78 is the INSEE code for Yvelines, located west of Paris. 259 towns (most of any IDF department), 1.45 million inhabitants, 2,284 km². Prefecture: Versailles (UNESCO Palace). Sub-prefectures: Mantes-la-Jolie, Rambouillet, Saint-Germain-en-Laye.

Does the taxi cover the Palace of Versailles?

Yes — daily transfers from Paris hotels, CDG and Orly to the Palace. Versailles is 18 km / 25-35 min from central Paris. France's #1 monument (8M visitors/year, UNESCO).

Does the taxi cover HEC Paris?

Yes — HEC Paris (Jouy-en-Josas) regular destination for MBA / Executive Education students, professors and international visitors. Direct from CDG, Orly or Paris hotels. English-speaking drivers.

Does the taxi cover Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines?

Yes — Montigny, Trappes, Voisins, Guyancourt (Renault Technocentre, Bouygues HQ), Élancourt (Thales). Full B2B service with itemised invoicing.

How far from Yvelines to CDG?

50-90 km via A86 + A1. Versailles ~50 km, Saint-Germain ~45 km, Mantes ~70 km, Rambouillet ~80 km. Free flight tracking. Details on the CDG airport page.

How far from Yvelines to Orly?

18-75 km via A86 south. Vélizy at 18 km (the closest), Versailles at 25 km, Mantes at 75 km. Details on the Orly airport page.

How to book?

Online form (SMS confirmation), +33 9 80 80 04 62 or WhatsApp. For meet-and-greet at CDG / Orly (Versailles tourists, HEC visitors), book 1-2h ahead with flight number.

English-speaking drivers?

Yes — most drivers in Versailles, Saint-Germain, HEC area and SQY speak English. Specify English at booking.

24/7 service?

Yes, every day all year. Useful for early CDG/Orly flights, late Versailles event returns, hospital pickups, business aviation at Toussus-le-Noble.

"78" same as "Yvelines"?

Yes — same area, two names. "78" is the INSEE department code, "Yvelines" is the official name. Western IDF, home to Versailles.

Child seats and vans?

Child seats free on request. Van 6-8 seats for tour groups (Versailles), business teams (HEC, SQY), or wedding parties. See our van page.

Taxi Yvelines —78 department, Versailles Palace & HEC Paris