Verrières-le-Buisson is a commune in the southern suburbs of Paris, France. It is 13.3km from the centre of Paris, in the Essonne department just outside the inner ring of the Île-de-France.The commune borders the Bièvre River.Inhabitants of Verrières-le-Buisson are known as Verriérois.HistoryThe "Villa Vedrarias", was given by Childebert I in 543 to the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. It is the first written mention of Verrières. The current name appears during the 16th century.Under the reign of Louis XIV, who enjoyed hunting in the Verrières forest, the term "Le Buisson" was added. This is reflected in the coat of arms, which bears an oak, along with the arms of Saint-Germain. External ornaments include two beavers (bievers in Old French) symbolizing the Bièvre River.Twin townsHövelhof in Germany, since 1971Swanley in the UK, since 1985Zinado in the Ganzourgou province in Burkina Faso, since 1998 (partnership)Points of interestArboretum VilmorinArboretum municipal de Verrières-le-Buisson