Wissous, Administrative commune in Essonne, France
Wissous is a commune in the Essonne region that spreads across flat terrain south of Paris, situated between two river valleys. The area sits around 160 feet (50 meters) above sea level and is characterized by agricultural land.
The commune traces its roots to a medieval settlement first mentioned in the 11th century under a similar name. Its modern administrative structure developed at the end of the 18th century following the French Revolution.
The municipal coat of arms displays three fleurs de lys on an azure background and six ears of corn, representing the region and local agriculture.
The commune provides local schools and basic services for residents. The location is accessible by public transportation, which connects to nearby urban centers.
A significant portion of Paris-Orly Airport extends across the commune's territory, creating an unexpected blend of farmland and aviation industry. This draws international companies and regular air traffic over what is otherwise a rural area.
Location: Essonne
Location: arrondissement of Palaiseau
Elevation above the sea: 79 m
Shares border with: Antony, Chilly-Mazarin, Massy, Morangis, Paray-Vieille-Poste, Fresnes, Rungis
Phone: +33164472727
Email: accueil@wissous.fr
Website: https://wissous.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.73083,2.32722
Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:40
Medici aquaduct
2.7 km
Domaine du château de Montjean
1.6 km
Centre Horticole de la Ville de Paris
2.2 km
Château de Montjean
1.6 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Rungis
2.5 km
Église Saint-Denis de Wissous
41 m
Espace Arthur Clark
481 m
Église paroissiale Notre-Dame de Rungis
2.8 km
Église Saint-Maxime d'Antony
2.1 km
Regard Louis-XIII
2.8 km
Chapelle Saint-Grégoire de Rungis
2.8 km
Lavoir de Wissous
129 m
Town hall of Wissous
130 m
Grotte de jardin du parc municipal de Fresnes
2.5 km
Maison, 3 avenue Lucien-Grelinger
2.6 km
Promenade du Château
2.5 km
Town hall of Rungis
2.5 km
Espace culturel Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
494 m
Mémorial américain
452 m
Tombeau n°2 de la famille Picot
2.9 km
Square Johannes Képler
2.1 km
Bibliothèque de Wissous
504 m
Maison, 18 rue Sainte-Geneviève
2.4 km
Maisons jumelées, 17-19 rue de la Pirouette
2.5 km
Monument aux morts de Wissous
253 m
Regard No. 2
2.6 km
Square Alexandre Fleming
1.8 km
Passage des Écoliers
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