Viroflay-Rive-Droite: history and sights
Served by: Transilien L.
Did you know?
The railway reached Viroflay-Rive-Droite in 1839, the town's first station; the name Viroflay is thought to come from a certain Offlenus, who became the lord Villoflein in the 13th century.
Anecdote
The 'monstrueux de Viroflay' is a spinach variety once grown in the town.
Around Viroflay-Rive-Droite
- Église Saint-Eustache, 750 m away — A former royal chapel built between 1519 and 1543, which received ornaments from Louis XIV and his successors.
- Pavillon Saint-Vigor, 750 m away — A pavilion protected as a historic monument, home to Louis XV's foster brother.
- Église Notre-Dame-du-Chêne, 350 m away — A 1960s church with a roof shaped like an upturned boat hull.