The 1st constituency of Yvelines includes most of the historic royal city of Versailles.

Politically the seat has been a stronghold of the right since its creation in 1968.

In its entire history it has only been represented by four men.

Its first deputy Bernard Destremau was a noted tennis player and diplomat.

[4] Official results of French elections from 2002: "Résultats électoraux officiels en France" (in French).