Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 1 - Viroflay Village Tour Located just outside Versailles, the quiet village of Viroflay is well worth a visit. Here you can see several top arts venues, as well as the 13th Century Église Saint Eustache. Take our tour to see the best attractions in Viroflay. Guide Location: France» Versailles # of Attractions: 7 Tour Duration: 1 hour(s) Travel Distance: 1.6 km Please note: This walk is also featured in the ios app "Versailles Map and Walks" on itunes App Store and the Android app "Versailles Map and Walks" on Google Play. The apps provide GPS navigation to guide you from one tour stop to the next, so you will never be lost. The apps offer additional walking tours in Versailles. Check them out! GPSmyCity offers self-guided walking tours in over 1,000 city around the world. Please visit gpsmycity.com for more walking tour offers. List of attractions included in this self-guided walking tour: A) Le Petit Boulle B) L' Ecu de France C) Viroflay Poste D) Église Notre-Dame du Chêne E) Église Saint Eustache F) Viroflay Mairie G) Château de Gaillon Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 1 -
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Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 3 - A) Le Petit Boulle In Viroflay you can find an excellent furniture workshop known as Le Petit Boulle. This artisan is famous for restoring and selling antique furniture. The store is full of beautiful French pieces such as upholstered chairs and other interesting objects. Address: Avenue du Général Leclerc, 23, Viroflay, 78220, France Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Georges-Alphonse Jacob-Desmalter B) L' Ecu de France Along Avenue du Général Leclerc is L'Ecu de France, a wonderful and spacious exhibition hall. This fantastic venue also hosts local arts workshops. It is also known as the Maison des Arts et des Loisirs de Viroflay, or house of arts and culture of Viroflay. Address: Avenue du Général Leclerc, 76, Viroflay, 78220, France Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Jean-Étienne Liotard C) Viroflay Poste The Viroflay Poste is conveniently located near the Église Notre-Dame du Chêne in the center of the village. From here you can send beautiful French postcards or buy collectible stamps. Address: Viroflay Poste, Viroflay, 78220, France Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and VT78 Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 3 -
Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 4 - D) Église Notre-Dame du Chêne The Église Notre-Dame du Chêne is situated on Rue Rieussec in the heart of Viroflay. This fine religious building was constructed in 1967, and features an attractive copper roof. This popular church is one of the most beautiful places of worship in the community. Address: Rue Rieussec, 28, Viroflay, 78220, France Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Henrysalome E) Église Saint Eustache The Église Saint Eustache is one of the oldest churches in the surrounding region, dating all the way back to the 13th Century. This marvelous church is easy to find, as it is situated near the Centre de Loisirs de Dieuleveult and the École de Musique. Address: Rue Jean Rey, 7, Viroflay, 78220, France Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and ² ¹ F) Viroflay Mairie The Viroflay Mairie (Town Hall) is at the center of the village on Place Général de Gaulle. This beautiful building was constructed in classical style back in 1794 as both a town hall and a school. Built in wood and millstone, it s also known as the Grand Cottage. Address: Place Général de Gaulle, 2, Viroflay, 78220, France Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Henry Salomé Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 4 -
Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 5 - G) Château de Gaillon This beautiful country house was built in 1813, with a splendid stained glass window depicting Diana the Huntress. The site was originally the location of a manor village occupied by a succession of noble families. It later became royal property and was demolished in 1779. Address: Château de Gaillon, Viroflay, 78220, France Image Courtesy of Flickr and shaire productions Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 5 -