Viry-Châtillon, Administrative commune in Essonne, France
Viry-Châtillon is a commune in the southern Paris metropolitan area featuring residential neighborhoods interspersed with green spaces across its territory. The town sits at approximately 30 meters in elevation and forms part of the Essonne department.
The place grew from two separate settlements called Viry and Châtillon that gradually merged into a suburban town. It was transferred from Seine-et-Oise to the Essonne department in 1968.
People living here maintain sister-city relationships with Erftstadt in Germany and Wokingham in England, which shape the community's international outlook. These connections bring cultural exchanges and shared projects throughout the year.
The RER line D station provides direct connections to central Paris, making travel convenient for commuters and visitors. Local bus lines also serve the town and connect to neighboring areas.
From 1977 to 2026, the town housed Alpine-Renault's engine division, which developed racing car technology for Formula One. This industrial past gave the place a reputation in engineering and automotive innovation.
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