Built on terraced slopes overlooking the Seine, the residential town of St Cloud was once renowned for its bridge which scared the Kings of France because a legend said that they would die if they attempted to cross it. The racecourse at the foot of Mount Valérien is a paradise for racing fans. The Church of Stella Matutina, consecrated in 1965, is a masterpiece of contemporary architecture built with a variety of materials including glass, metal, wood and concrete.