Villiers-le-Bel

Villiers-le-Bel is a residential community north of Paris in the Val-d'Oise region. The town mixes older neighborhoods with more recent residential developments, creating a diverse urban landscape typical of the Île-de-France suburbs.

The community experienced rapid growth in the decades following World War II, as new residential areas were built to accommodate a growing population. This expansion transformed the area from a small rural village into a suburban town serving the greater Paris region.

The town maintains 30 educational facilities, including 11 preschools, 11 elementary schools, and multiple secondary education institutions serving the local population.

A train station serves the town through the RER D line, connecting to central Paris and surrounding areas. Regular service makes it convenient for residents and visitors to reach the community by public transportation.

A tragic bell incident in 1818 remains part of the town's local memory, when a large bell fell from the church tower. This event is one of the memorable moments preserved in the community's historical recollection.

Location: Val-d'Oise

Location: arrondissement of Sarcelles

Location: Communauté d’agglomération Roissy Pays de France

Elevation above the sea: 86 m

Shares border with: Le Plessis-Gassot, Écouen, Sarcelles, Arnouville, Gonesse, Bouqueval

Phone: +33134292827

Website: https://ville-villiers-le-bel.fr/2/accueil.htm

GPS coordinates: 49.00889,2.39028

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:22