Villecresnes
# Villecresnes

Villecresnes (French pronunciation: (listen)) is a commune in the southeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 20.1 km (12.5 mi) from the center of Paris.

## Transport

Villecresnes is not served by a station of the Paris Métro, RER, or suburban rail network. The closest station to Villecresnes is Boissy-Saint-Léger station on Paris RER line A. This station is located in the neighboring commune of Boissy-Saint-Léger, 4 km (2.5 mi) from the town center of Villecresnes.

## Education

Schools in the commune include:

* Three public preschools (maternelles): du Château, des Fleurs, du Réveillon
* One public group of preschools/elementary schools: Mélanie Bonis
* One public elementary school: des Merles
* One public junior high school: Collège public La Guinette
* A private preschool: Le Petit cours

For high school students attend Lycée public Guillaume Budé in nearby Limeil-Brévannes.

## Notable residents

* Didier Pironi (1952–1987), racing driver, born in Villecresnes
* William Irigoyen (born 1970), journalist, born in Villecresnes
* Alexandra Lamy (born 1971), French actress, born in Villecresnes
* Romain Iannetta (born 1979), racing driver, born in Villecresnes

## Twin towns

* Zibido San Giacomo, Italia since 2010
* Weißenhorn, Germany since 2010
