Verrières-le-Buisson ( French pronunciation: [vɛʁjɛʁ lǝ bɥisɔ̃] ) is a commune in the southern suburbs of Paris , France . It is 13.3 km (8.3 mi) from the centre of Paris , in the Essonne department just outside the inner ring of the Île-de-France .
7-518: The commune borders the river Bièvre . The "Villa Vedrarias", was given by Childebert I in 543 to the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés . It is the first written mention of Verrières. The current name appears during the 16th century. Under the reign of Louis XIV , who enjoyed hunting in the Verrières forest, the term "Le Buisson" was added. This is reflected in the coat of arms, which bears an oak, along with
14-654: A word describing the man-made canals that carried water to mill wheels. The source of the Bièvre is in Guyancourt , département Yvelines . From there, it flows through the following départements and towns: The river enters Paris near Stade Charléty (close to the border between the 13th and 14th arrondissements ), and reaches the Seine River in the Latin Quarter ( 5th arrondissement ) close to Île de la Cité . The Bièvre
21-499: Is a 34.6-kilometre (21.5 mi) long river of the Île-de-France région that flows into the Seine (left bank) in Paris . The name is often thought to derive from the archaic French word bièvre meaning "beaver". However, there is no evidence of beavers having inhabited the area. Other suggested origins are a Celtic word for "mud," Latin bibere "to drink," and French bief ,
28-466: Is located in the neighboring commune of Massy , 1.4 km (0.87 mi) from the town center of Verrières-le-Buisson. Verrières is linked by the Coulée Verte cycleway to the centre of Paris, Sceaux and Massy . This Essonne geographical article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Bi%C3%A8vre (river) The Bièvre ( French pronunciation: [bjɛvʁ] )
35-581: The arms of Saint-Germain. External ornaments include two beavers ( bievers in Old French) symbolizing the river Bièvre . Inhabitants of Verrières-le-Buisson are known as Verriérois . Kroll Ontrack has an office in the commune. Verrières-le-Buisson is served by no station of the Paris Métro, RER, or suburban rail network. The closest station to Verrières-le-Buisson is Massy–Verrières station , an interchange station on Paris RER B and RER C . This station
42-556: The river was gradually culverted. Eleven km are canalised under slabs and 5 km have disappeared under rubble and urbanisation in Paris. In modern times the Bièvre forms a rainwater system. In 2003, 200m of the Bièvre was re-opened in the Parc des Près in Fresnes. At the same time, over twenty direct wastewater connections to the Bièvre were eliminated. When the river is completely disconnected from
49-413: Was diverted from its original course in 1148 by the monks of the abbey of Saint-Victor . This diversion is reflected in maps of Paris dating from the 13th century. Historically the river was heavily industrialized with mills, which led to the straightening of the river. Tanneries, butcher shops and dye-makers were built along its banks, leading to serious pollution concerns. Starting in the 18th century,
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