Our Welcoming Guide is designed for newcomers and expatriates from all nationalities as well as for returning French residents coming from abroad. It offers valuable tips and guidance to help ensure a smooth transition and adaptation to life in Maisons-Laffitte.
Public Service / Mairie
The website of the Townhall of Maisons Laffitte, offers extensive information to assist with settling in. It is available in multiple languages, and they provide English-speaking support on appointment for navigating French public service topics. Click here to visit their website.
Transportation
Maisons Laffitte is only a 20-minute train journey from Paris. Click here for further details on the RER schedules
Tourism / Culture
What to do in Maisons Laffitte and surroundings : Saint Germain en Laye, Versaille, Paris
Concerts, Cinema, Dance / Ballet, Theatre (English-spoken) Find out
Traders/ Services
Looking for a Handyman, Cleaning Service, Man-with-a-Van ? Check out
Religion / Charity
Several possibilities in ML to practise your religion Catholic , Anglican, Synagoge. Check out the possibilities
Interactive Map
this interactive map can assist you in locating your resources in Maisons Laffitte and surroundings
Grocery Shopping
Shopping for groceries in a foreign country where you don't speak the language can be tough. We provide helpful tips, links to local shops, and a buddy system for those who would like assistance in comparing options. Read more
Administration/ Health
Need someone that can help you with VISA, looking for a shop that can help you with official ID/ passport photo's, a EU drivers licence, TAX , finding a doctor/ dentist / Orto/ Kine etc via DoctoLib ResaLib ? Read more
Sports /Activities
Looking for sports clubs, horseback riding, a runners group, book club, french conversation groups or just a like minded get-to-gether ? Here are some links to the clubs in Maisons Laffitte
Housing / Real Estate / Relocation
Looking for a house to rent, help with relocatio or would you prefer to buy in Maisons Laffitte or suuroundings? Read more how we can help
Ermitage International School
Is your child enrolled at Ermitage International School? Are you interested in obtaining more information about the school, connecting with other parents, or finding a buddy family to assist your children during their first week? Get in touch with us here
Family
Would you like to learn more about childcare, a nanny service, baby sitting, looking for a playground or a meet up with other young parents and their little ones ? Or having older kids and in search for afterschool/student support?
In need for a veterinarian, petsitter or walking service? Read more
Language Courses / Groups
Would you like to start or improve your French? Join our French conversation coffee mornings or contact one of our P teaching MLI members who offer diverse Professional Language courses to enhance your skills. Read more
Restaurants /Hotels
Looking for a restaurant, wine bar, lunch room, or hotel to stay in Maisons Laffitte ? Here is our selection Read more