A15 autoroute
Encyclopedia
The autoroute A15 is an autoroute
in the western suburbs of Paris
, France
.
The motorway starts at Gennevilliers
in Hauts-de-Seine
and ends in Cergy-Pontoise
in Val d'Oise. The A15 was built to relieve the congested RN14
between Paris and the new town
. The A15 is operated by the Île-de-France
Council. The motorway is 22 km (13.7 mi) in length and is free of toll
The A15 serves Gennevilliers
, Argenteuil
, Pierrelaye
in Eragny
, Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône
and Pontoise
.
but the nature of the Vexin
landscape makes it difficult to realise .
Autoroutes of France
The Autoroute system in France consists largely of toll roads, except around large cities and in parts of the north. It is a network of worth of motorways. Autoroute destinations are shown in blue, while destinations reached through a combination of autoroutes are shown with an added autoroute logo...
in the western suburbs of Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
.
The motorway starts at Gennevilliers
Gennevilliers
Gennevilliers is a commune in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris.-History:On 9 April 1929, one-fifth of the territory of Gennevilliers was detached and became the commune of Villeneuve-la-Garenne.-Transport:...
in Hauts-de-Seine
Hauts-de-Seine
Hauts-de-Seine is designated number 92 of the 101 départements in France. It is part of the Île-de-France region, and covers the western inner suburbs of Paris...
and ends in Cergy-Pontoise
Cergy-Pontoise
Cergy-Pontoise is a new town in France, in the Val d'Oise département, northwest of Paris on the Oise River. It owes its name to two of the communes that it covers, Cergy and Pontoise....
in Val d'Oise. The A15 was built to relieve the congested RN14
Route nationale 14
The Route nationale 14, N14, is a trunk road in France between Paris and Rouen, running through Pontoise, Magny-en-Vexin, Saint-Clair-sur-Epte and Fleury-sur-Andelle. Until the 50s, it was going until Le Havre through Yvetot....
between Paris and the new town
New town
A new town is a specific type of a planned community, or planned city, that was carefully planned from its inception and is typically constructed in a previously undeveloped area. This contrasts with settlements that evolve in a more ad hoc fashion. Land use conflicts are uncommon in new...
. The A15 is operated by the Île-de-France
Île-de-France (région)
Île-de-France is the wealthiest and most populated of the twenty-two administrative regions of France, composed mostly of the Paris metropolitan area....
Council. The motorway is 22 km (13.7 mi) in length and is free of toll
Toll road
A toll road is a privately or publicly built road for which a driver pays a toll for use. Structures for which tolls are charged include toll bridges and toll tunnels. Non-toll roads are financed using other sources of revenue, most typically fuel tax or general tax funds...
The A15 serves Gennevilliers
Gennevilliers
Gennevilliers is a commune in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris.-History:On 9 April 1929, one-fifth of the territory of Gennevilliers was detached and became the commune of Villeneuve-la-Garenne.-Transport:...
, Argenteuil
Argenteuil
Argenteuil is a commune in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris. Argenteuil is a sub-prefecture of the Val-d'Oise department, the seat of the arrondissement of Argenteuil....
, Pierrelaye
Pierrelaye
Pierrelaye is a commune in the Val-d'Oise department in Île-de-France in northern France.-References:** -External links:*...
in Eragny
Éragny, Val-d'Oise
Éragny is a commune in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris, in the "new town" of Cergy-Pontoise, created in the 1960s.Inhabitants are called Éragniens....
, Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône
Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône
Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône is a commune in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris, in the "new town" of Cergy-Pontoise, created in the 1960s.-Transport:...
and Pontoise
Pontoise
Pontoise is a commune in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the centre of Paris, in the "new town" of Cergy-Pontoise.-Administration:...
.
List of junctions
Junction number & name | Westbound exits | Eastbound exits |
A86 A86 autoroute A86 is the second ring road around Paris. A86 follows an irregular path around Paris with the distance from the city centre varying from... , Gennevilliers Gennevilliers Gennevilliers is a commune in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris.-History:On 9 April 1929, one-fifth of the territory of Gennevilliers was detached and became the commune of Villeneuve-la-Garenne.-Transport:... |
A86 A86 autoroute A86 is the second ring road around Paris. A86 follows an irregular path around Paris with the distance from the city centre varying from... , Gennevilliers Gennevilliers Gennevilliers is a commune in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris.-History:On 9 April 1929, one-fifth of the territory of Gennevilliers was detached and became the commune of Villeneuve-la-Garenne.-Transport:... |
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RN311, Argenteuil Argenteuil Argenteuil is a commune in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris. Argenteuil is a sub-prefecture of the Val-d'Oise department, the seat of the arrondissement of Argenteuil.... , Épinay-sur-Seine Épinay-sur-Seine -Transport:Épinay-sur-Seine is served by Épinay-sur-Seine station on Paris RER line C.It is also served by Épinay – Villetaneuse station on the Transilien Paris – Nord suburban rail line.... , Bezons Bezons Bezons is a commune in the north-western suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the centre of Paris.-Transport:Bezons is currently served by no station of the Paris Métro, RER, or suburban rail network. The closest station to Bezons is Houilles – Carrières-sur-Seine station on Paris... |
RN311, Argenteuil Argenteuil Argenteuil is a commune in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris. Argenteuil is a sub-prefecture of the Val-d'Oise department, the seat of the arrondissement of Argenteuil.... , Épinay-sur-Seine Épinay-sur-Seine -Transport:Épinay-sur-Seine is served by Épinay-sur-Seine station on Paris RER line C.It is also served by Épinay – Villetaneuse station on the Transilien Paris – Nord suburban rail line.... , Bezons Bezons Bezons is a commune in the north-western suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the centre of Paris.-Transport:Bezons is currently served by no station of the Paris Métro, RER, or suburban rail network. The closest station to Bezons is Houilles – Carrières-sur-Seine station on Paris... |
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A115 A115 autoroute The A115 autoroute is a motorway in Île-de-France in France. It is a 13 km long spur of the A15 autoroute, linking it to the RN 184 near Méry-sur-Oise.-History:... |
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RN14 Route nationale 14 The Route nationale 14, N14, is a trunk road in France between Paris and Rouen, running through Pontoise, Magny-en-Vexin, Saint-Clair-sur-Epte and Fleury-sur-Andelle. Until the 50s, it was going until Le Havre through Yvetot.... , Franconville Franconville, Val-d'Oise Franconville is a commune in the Val-d'Oise department in Île-de-France in northern France.-Transport:Franconville is served by Franconville – Le Plessis-Bouchard station on Paris RER line C and on the Transilien Paris – Nord suburban rail line.... |
RN14 Route nationale 14 The Route nationale 14, N14, is a trunk road in France between Paris and Rouen, running through Pontoise, Magny-en-Vexin, Saint-Clair-sur-Epte and Fleury-sur-Andelle. Until the 50s, it was going until Le Havre through Yvetot.... , Franconville Franconville, Val-d'Oise Franconville is a commune in the Val-d'Oise department in Île-de-France in northern France.-Transport:Franconville is served by Franconville – Le Plessis-Bouchard station on Paris RER line C and on the Transilien Paris – Nord suburban rail line.... |
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La Patte d'Oie d'Herblay | RN14 Route nationale 14 The Route nationale 14, N14, is a trunk road in France between Paris and Rouen, running through Pontoise, Magny-en-Vexin, Saint-Clair-sur-Epte and Fleury-sur-Andelle. Until the 50s, it was going until Le Havre through Yvetot.... , Herblay Herblay Herblay is a commune in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris.-Transport:Herblay is served by Herblay station on the Transilien Paris – Saint-Lazare suburban rail line.-References:** -External links:... |
RN14 Route nationale 14 The Route nationale 14, N14, is a trunk road in France between Paris and Rouen, running through Pontoise, Magny-en-Vexin, Saint-Clair-sur-Epte and Fleury-sur-Andelle. Until the 50s, it was going until Le Havre through Yvetot.... , Herblay Herblay Herblay is a commune in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris.-Transport:Herblay is served by Herblay station on the Transilien Paris – Saint-Lazare suburban rail line.-References:** -External links:... |
RN14 Route nationale 14 The Route nationale 14, N14, is a trunk road in France between Paris and Rouen, running through Pontoise, Magny-en-Vexin, Saint-Clair-sur-Epte and Fleury-sur-Andelle. Until the 50s, it was going until Le Havre through Yvetot.... , Beauchamp Beauchamp, Val-d'Oise Beauchamp is a commune in the Val-d'Oise department in Île-de-France in northern France.-References:** -External links:*... |
RN14 Route nationale 14 The Route nationale 14, N14, is a trunk road in France between Paris and Rouen, running through Pontoise, Magny-en-Vexin, Saint-Clair-sur-Epte and Fleury-sur-Andelle. Until the 50s, it was going until Le Havre through Yvetot.... , Beauchamp Beauchamp, Val-d'Oise Beauchamp is a commune in the Val-d'Oise department in Île-de-France in northern France.-References:** -External links:*... |
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RN14 Route nationale 14 The Route nationale 14, N14, is a trunk road in France between Paris and Rouen, running through Pontoise, Magny-en-Vexin, Saint-Clair-sur-Epte and Fleury-sur-Andelle. Until the 50s, it was going until Le Havre through Yvetot.... , Pierrelaye Pierrelaye Pierrelaye is a commune in the Val-d'Oise department in Île-de-France in northern France.-References:** -External links:*... |
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RN184 Route nationale 184 The RN184 is a trunk road in France linking Saint-Germain-en-Laye and the A16 near L'Isle-Adam. The road is for much of its course a dual carriageway.-Route:... , Eragny-sur-Oise Éragny, Val-d'Oise Éragny is a commune in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris, in the "new town" of Cergy-Pontoise, created in the 1960s.Inhabitants are called Éragniens.... , Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône is a commune in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris, in the "new town" of Cergy-Pontoise, created in the 1960s.-Transport:... |
RN184 Route nationale 184 The RN184 is a trunk road in France linking Saint-Germain-en-Laye and the A16 near L'Isle-Adam. The road is for much of its course a dual carriageway.-Route:... , Eragny-sur-Oise Éragny, Val-d'Oise Éragny is a commune in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris, in the "new town" of Cergy-Pontoise, created in the 1960s.Inhabitants are called Éragniens.... , Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône is a commune in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris, in the "new town" of Cergy-Pontoise, created in the 1960s.-Transport:... |
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RD984 Rue Guichard/Avenue de Verdun, Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône is a commune in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris, in the "new town" of Cergy-Pontoise, created in the 1960s.-Transport:... |
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Boulevard du Port, Cergy Cergy Cergy is a commune in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris, in the "new town" of Cergy-Pontoise, created in the 1960s, of which it is the central and most populated commune.... |
Boulevard du Port, Cergy Cergy Cergy is a commune in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris, in the "new town" of Cergy-Pontoise, created in the 1960s, of which it is the central and most populated commune.... |
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RD922/RD915 Boulevard de la Viosne, Cergy Cergy Cergy is a commune in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris, in the "new town" of Cergy-Pontoise, created in the 1960s, of which it is the central and most populated commune.... |
RD922/RD915 Boulevard de la Viosne, Cergy Cergy Cergy is a commune in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris, in the "new town" of Cergy-Pontoise, created in the 1960s, of which it is the central and most populated commune.... |
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Puiseux-Pontoise Puiseux-Pontoise Puiseux-Pontoise is a commune in the Val-d'Oise department in Île-de-France in northern France.-References:** -External links:* *... , Osny Osny Osny is a commune in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris, in the "new town" of Cergy-Pontoise, created in the 1960s.-Transportation:... |
Puiseux-Pontoise Puiseux-Pontoise Puiseux-Pontoise is a commune in the Val-d'Oise department in Île-de-France in northern France.-References:** -External links:* *... , Osny Osny Osny is a commune in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris, in the "new town" of Cergy-Pontoise, created in the 1960s.-Transportation:... |
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Puiseux-Pontoise Puiseux-Pontoise Puiseux-Pontoise is a commune in the Val-d'Oise department in Île-de-France in northern France.-References:** -External links:* *... |
Puiseux-Pontoise Puiseux-Pontoise Puiseux-Pontoise is a commune in the Val-d'Oise department in Île-de-France in northern France.-References:** -External links:* *... |
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Puiseux-Pontoise Puiseux-Pontoise Puiseux-Pontoise is a commune in the Val-d'Oise department in Île-de-France in northern France.-References:** -External links:* *... |
Future extensions
It is projected to extend the A15 west towards RouenRouen
Rouen , in northern France on the River Seine, is the capital of the Haute-Normandie region and the historic capital city of Normandy. Once one of the largest and most prosperous cities of medieval Europe , it was the seat of the Exchequer of Normandy in the Middle Ages...
but the nature of the Vexin
Vexin
The Vexin is a historical county of northwestern France. It covers a verdant plateau on the right bank of the Seine comprising an area east-to-west between Pontoise and Romilly-sur-Andelle , and north-to-south between Auneuil and the Seine near Vernon...
landscape makes it difficult to realise .