Verrières-le-Buisson () is a commune in the southern suburbs of Paris, France. It is from the centre of Paris, in the Essonne department just outside the inner ring of the Île-de-France.

The commune borders the river Bièvre.

History

The "Villa Vedrarias", was given by Childebert I in 543 to the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. It is the first written mention of Verrières. The current name appears during the 16th century.

Under the reign of Louis XIV, who enjoyed hunting in the Verrières forest, the term "Le Buisson" was added. This is reflected in the coat of arms, which bears an oak, along with the arms of Saint-Germain. External ornaments include two beavers (bievers in Old French) symbolizing the river Bièvre.

Population

Inhabitants of Verrières-le-Buisson are known as Verriérois in French.

Twin towns

  • Hövelhof in Germany, since 1971
  • Swanley in the UK, since 1985
  • Zinado in the Ganzourgou province in Burkina Faso, since 1998 (partnership)

Points of interest

  • Arboretum Vilmorin
  • Arboretum municipal de Verrières-le-Buisson

Economy

Kroll Ontrack has an office in the commune.

Transport

Verrières-le-Buisson is served by no station of the Paris Métro, RER, or suburban rail network. The closest station to Verrières-le-Buisson is Massy–Verrières station, an interchange station on Paris RER B and RER C. This station is located in the neighboring commune of Massy, from the town center of Verrières-le-Buisson.

Verrières is linked by the Coulée Verte cycleway to the centre of Paris, Sceaux and Massy.

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File:Rue St Etienne D'Orves, Verrières-le-Buisson.JPG|Part of Rue St Etienne d'Orves, the main street

File:Verrières-le-Buisson.JPG|The village green

File:Colombier, Voie de l'Aulne, Verrières-le-Buisson.JPG| Dovecote (colombier), a remnant of the village surrounded by 20 large houses, now surrounded by apartment blocks

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See also

  • Communes of the Essonne department

References

  • Mayors of Essonne Association