Guide to Val-de-Marne and Property in Department 94

Discover Val de Marne - Houses & Lifestyle in Val de Marne

Val-de-Marne is a department in the Île-de-France region, covering an area of 245 square kilometres. The department is named after the Marne River and, along with Seine-Saint-Denis and Hauts-de-Seine, forms a ring around Paris known as the Petite Couronne (the "inner ring"). The department's prefecture is the beautiful city of Créteil, a hub of tourism and cultural activities. However, one of the most significant assets of Val-de-Marne is the food and flower market in Rungis, the largest in France, and it supplies fresh produce to the entire Île-de-France region.  Val-de-Marne has a population of over 1.2 million people, and 15 km of the Seine and 24 km of the Marne River run through the department. The Seine and Marne Rivers are essential to the region's economy, and river tourism is a significant asset for this department.

River Ports and Gastronomy

There are various river ports, including the marina at Nogent-sur-Marne, which is one of the largest in the region. Nogent also boasts many colourful riverside restaurants, and the Musée de Nogent covers all matters of historical and regional importance, particularly the development of the "guinguette," or riverside restaurants frequented by Parisians on weekends. The Banks of the Marne attracted artists such as Pissarro, Cézanne, Utrillo, and Brayer.

Historic Landmarks of Val-de-Marne

Val-de-Marne has a rich past and several historical landmarks. The Roman Aqueduct, dating back to the 2nd century, once crossed the Bièvre on a 330-metre-long bridge, the traces of which remain at Cachan and Arcueil. The Aqueduc Médicis at Cachan, of which a 17th-century bridge remains, was built by the order of Marie de Médici to carry water from Rungis to the Palais of Luxembourg. This formidable structure extends to 1.6 km, and the centre of each arch is 109 metres high. Milling was once a significant industry in the 19th century, but now only the Moulin de la Chaussée survives in its restored state at Saint-Maurice.

Key Information about Val de Marne (94)

• Main City/Prefecture: Créteil
• Nearest Airport: Paris-Orly Airport
• Population: Around 1.4 million (as of the latest census)
• Area: 245 sq. kilometres and 95 sq. miles
• Landmark: Château de Vincennes, a medieval fortress on the edge of Paris.
• Number of Tourists/Year: Approx. 2.5 million, visiting for its green spaces, historic sites and easy access to Paris.

Property Prices in Val-de-Marne in 2025

• Houses: the average price per sq. metre: €4,324
• Apartments: the average price per sq. metre: €5,243
• Price trends: –7% over the last 12 months, +6% over the last 5 years (Le Figaro)

House Prices in the Main Towns in Val-de-Marne in 2025

• Average House Price in Vincennes: €9,162 per sq. metre
• Average House Price in Saint-Mandé: €9,143 per sq. metre
• Average House Price in Charenton-le-Pont: €8,013 per sq. metre

(source: Le Figaro – October 2025)

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