Viry-Châtillon

Viry-Châtillon (French pronunciation: [viʁi ʃatijɔ̃] ) is a commune in the southern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 20.9 km (13.0 mi) from the center of Paris.

Population

Inhabitants of Viry-Châtillon are also known as Castelvirois in French.

Sports

The town is home to the women's football team Paris FC. It is also the base of the engine division of the Formula One constructor Alpine-Renault.

Twin towns – sister cities

Viry-Châtillon is twinned with:

• Erftstadt, Germany
• Wokingham, England, United Kingdom

Transport

Viry-Châtillon is served by Viry-Châtillon station on Paris RER line D.

See also

• Communes of the Essonne department

References

External links

• Media related to Viry-Châtillon at Wikimedia Commons
• Official website (in French)
• Mayors of Essonne Association (in French)
• Base Mérimée: Search for heritage in the commune, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)