Vélizy-Villacoublay, Administrative district in Versailles, France.
Vélizy-Villacoublay is a commune southwest of Paris in the Yvelines region, stretching across several kilometers. The area borders neighboring towns and contains both residential districts and buildings from various periods.
The area grew from three medieval manors—Vélizy, Villacoublay, and Ursine—that later became part of the royal holdings. This early division shaped how the place developed over centuries.
The Saint-Denis church anchors the traditional heart of the place, while Saint-Jean-Baptiste represents how the community expanded over time. Walking through, you notice how these two buildings mark different layers of local life.
The area is well served by public transport, especially the Chaville-Vélizy RER C station and the T6 tramway line. Good connections make it easy to explore and move around.
A military air base established in the early 20th century remains woven into the local infrastructure. This installation connects the place to French aviation history in an unexpected way.
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