title: Villecresnes
text: # 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
  