Les Clayes-sous-Bois

Les Clayes -sous -Bois is a commune with 17,678 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the Yvelines department in the Île- de -France region. It belongs to the district of Versailles and Plaisir Canton.

Geography

The city is located 11 km west of Versailles. A large part of the Bois de Saint- joint is located in the municipal area.

History

1118 Château of Simon de Cloyes was built in the immediate vicinity of the west was built around 1100 church.

Community partnerships

Les Clayes -sous -Bois maintains partnerships with the following cities and towns:

  • Röthenbach an der Pegnitz, Bavaria, Germany
  • Ponte da Barca, Portugal

Attractions

  • Saint-Martin church with foundations dating from the 11th century, and structure in the 14th and 15th centuries
  • Parc de Diane with the Arbre de Diane
  • Numerous castles

Personalities

  • Diane de Poitiers (1500-1566), Countess of Saint- Vallier, Duchess of Etampes and Duchess of Valentinois
  • Mabrouk El Mechri ( b. 1976 ), director
Arrondissement Arrondissement of Versailles Cantons of France Postal codes in France Versailles (city) Twin towns and sister cities Ponte da Barca Municipality
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