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Poissy is a town of 41,000 people (2023) in Yvelines. It is a busy suburb 30 minutes west of Paris on the RER. It is best known for Villa Savoye designed by renowned architect Le Corbusier.
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Part of Le Corbusier World Heritage, one of the best known creations of this architect.
Musée du Jouet
Housed in the gatehouse of the 14th century Royal Priory of Saint-Louis. Toys from the very earliest to the present day are on display.
Impressive 12th century Catholic church.
Buses leave from both sides of the Poissy train station. There is a bus station behind the station and through buses stop on Av. Maurice Berteaux at the front of the station.
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