Marne la Vallée and Val de Marne (94): The Suburbs East of Paris

Editor’s note: If you haven’t read the first of this series, Paris and its suburbs, head over there now. We’ll go through the criteria that we selected to compare, what benchmarks we’re using, and a note of caution about how to interpret the results. You won’t want to miss it!

Living in Grand Paris is all about transport. Where do you need to travel to, compared to where you live? And this is where Val de Marne comes in. There’s a saying in Paris “Metro, Boulot, Dodo”, meaning “Commute, Work, Sleep”. (Dodo is French slang for sleep.)

Over 12 million people live in Grand Paris in the region of Île-de-France, and public transport as well as the roads are well-saturated. Moving to this part of France is will require some planning.

If you are visiting Paris, you have probably only vaguely seen the sign for the RER A Train, and ignored it. Why take the commuter train when you can take the metro? But once you move here, you realize the reality: RER A is the most frequented train-line in Europe, with over 1.2 million passengers each day!

And where does Val-de-Marne fit in in all this? RER A runs directly through Val-de-Marne, into Paris and La Défense, making it one of the more popular suburbs around Paris. A bit cheaper than living in Paris or the Hauts-de-Seine, Val-de-Marne is one of the more popular suburbs around Paris.

And have I mentioned Disney? Marne La Vallée, a large town on the east end, is the French residence of that very famous mouse. All of this contributes to making the area very popular with expats and businesses (who are children at heart, really!)

So in case there is a bit of confusion, Val de Marne is a department of France, while Marne-La-Vallée is a large new town that itself comprises of several towns, including towns that are in Val de Marne. Confused yet?

It’s the famous french Mille-Feuille, or multiple layers of government. For our purpose, it doesn’t really matter, we can just look at the towns in Marne la Vallée and Val de Marne together, since they are the most popular.

I’ve also marked the location of Disney Paris in Marne-La-Vallée, because if you’re going to live on the east side of Paris, you might as well get that annual pass and delight your kids.

Contents:

Best Suburbs in this area
Public Transport & RER
Greenery

Best Suburbs in this area

Large popular towns for French families in the Eastern suburbs include Vincennes, which is just outside of Paris, and Saint-Maur-des-Fossés. Both towns have good RER transport links as well as good public schools with a high Middle school Brévet average (if you are not sure what that is, read the opening Paris and its suburbs article.)

Compared to the West side of Paris, there are not many bilingual schools (public or private) on the Eastside. The only ones with primary education or higher are in Nogent-sur-Marne, which has Collège et Lycée Edouard Branly (middle and high school) and College Antoine Watteau. There are also some in Noisy-le-Grand which is part of Marne-la-Vallée.

One thing to note in Val de Marne is that with the proximity Orly airport, some neighborhoods (and I emphasize “some”!) could be on a flight path. You likely won’t hear it inside your home, but you might hear a plane or two go by if you are barbequing in your backyard.

Anyway, there are over 70 little towns in the Val de Marne and Marne la Vallée, so we are concentrating on the 50 biggest ones which are the most populous and most popular.

Zoom in below to see towns and their closest public transit options. Note: the Map is best viewed on computer and large tablet.

The large and most popular suburbs for families have been highlighted below.

NOTES:
All information has been provided for entertainment purposes only, and we are not responsible for verifying the accuracy of the figures noted below. Caution: Use at own risk !

1. Brevet scores will vary from classroom to classroom and school to school, and year to year. Calulation is a “rough average” of Public school data, which is subject to interpretation and changes over time.

2. Population Data is from Insee Public Statistics and is subject to change.

3. Metro, RER and other public transport links are based on current state of public transportion (Oct 2019), and not future plans that under construction.

4. Greenery distinctions include “Fleurie” designation by the “Site officiel du Label Villes et Villages Fleuris” and is subject to personal interpretation.

a) Val de Marne

Ablon-sur-Seine

Postal code: 94480
Départements: 94 – Val-de-Marne
Population (rounded): 5800
% of Houses (vs apts): 34 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 80 %
Average family size: 2.4
Metro: None
RER: C
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: 3 🌱🌱🌱
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

Alfortville

Postal code: 94140
Départements: 94 – Val-de-Marne
Population (rounded): 43900
% of Houses (vs apts): 12 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 61 %
Average family size: 2.2
Metro: None
RER: D
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: 3 🌱🌱🌱
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 88 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

Arcueil

Postal code: 94110
Départements: 94 – Val-de-Marne
Population (rounded): 21600
% of Houses (vs apts): 20 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 59 %
Average family size: 2.2
Metro: None
RER: B
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: 2 🌱🌱
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 81 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

Boissy-Saint-Léger

Postal code: 94470
Départements: 94 – Val-de-Marne
Population (rounded): 15900
% of Houses (vs apts): 24 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 69 %
Average family size: 2.5
Metro: None
RER: A
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: None
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 83 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

Bonneuil-sur-Marne

Postal code: 94380
Départements: 94 – Val-de-Marne
Population (rounded): 17500
% of Houses (vs apts): 20 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 69 %
Average family size: 2.6
Metro: None
RER: None
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: None
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 78 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

Cachan

Postal code: 94230
Départements: 94 – Val-de-Marne
Population (rounded): 30300
% of Houses (vs apts): 19 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 67 %
Average family size: 2.2
Metro: None
RER: B
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: 4 🌱🌱🌱🌱
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 84 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

Champigny-sur-Marne

Postal code: 94500
Départements: 94 – Val-de-Marne
Population (rounded): 77500
% of Houses (vs apts): 32 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 72 %
Average family size: 2.5
Metro: None
RER: E
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: None
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 83 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

Charenton-le-pont

Postal code: 94220
Départements: 94 – Val-de-Marne
Population (rounded): 30500
% of Houses (vs apts): 2 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 63 %
Average family size: 2.1
Metro: Y
RER: None
Transilien: Y
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: None
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 93 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None
Comments from Locals: One family commented: We are in the BERCY 2 area of Charenton so it’s near the highway and doesn’t have a lot of character. This area of Charenton (BERCY 2) has A great public preschool (3-6) and a large park surrounded by pedestrian streets. In addition, it is a short walk to bois de Vincennes and to cours saint emillion which are are both very kid friendly places. Highly recommend (but not for bilingual education or community)

Chennevières-sur-Marne

Postal code: 94430
Départements: 94 – Val-de-Marne
Population (rounded): 18400
% of Houses (vs apts): 33 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 81 %
Average family size: 2.5
Metro: None
RER: None
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: None
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 70 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

Chevilly-Larue

Postal code: 94550
Départements: 94 – Val-de-Marne
Population (rounded): 19400
% of Houses (vs apts): 17 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 74 %
Average family size: 2.5
Metro: None
RER: None
Transilien: None
Tramway: Y
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: None
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 86 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

Choisy-le-Roi

Postal code: 94600
Départements: 94 – Val-de-Marne
Population (rounded): 44500
% of Houses (vs apts): 18 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 67 %
Average family size: 2.4
Metro: None
RER: C
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: None
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 81 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

Créteil

Postal code: 94000
Départements: 94 – Val-de-Marne
Population (rounded): 89400
% of Houses (vs apts): 9 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 68 %
Average family size: 2.4
Metro: Y
RER: D
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: None
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 84 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

Fontenay-sous-Bois

Postal code: 94120
Départements: 94 – Val-de-Marne
Population (rounded): 53500
% of Houses (vs apts): 24 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 67 %
Average family size: 2.4
Metro: None
RER: A
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: None
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 92 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None
Comments from Locals: One woman notes the fact that there is nothing for social life. Unreliable transports, difficult to do things without a car.

Fresnes

Postal code: 94260
Départements: 94 – Val-de-Marne
Population (rounded): 27500
% of Houses (vs apts): 14 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 77 %
Average family size: 2.3
Metro: None
RER: None
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: 1 🌱
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 82 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

Gentilly

Postal code: 94250
Départements: 94 – Val-de-Marne
Population (rounded): 17500
% of Houses (vs apts): 9 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 50 %
Average family size: 2
Metro: None
RER: B
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: 1 🌱
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 89 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

Ivry-sur-Seine

Postal code: 94200
Départements: 94 – Val-de-Marne
Population (rounded): 60800
% of Houses (vs apts): 7 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 49 %
Average family size: 2.2
Metro: Y
RER: C
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: None
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 76 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

Joinville-le-Pont

Postal code: 94340
Départements: 94 – Val-de-Marne
Population (rounded): 18900
% of Houses (vs apts): 24 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 68 %
Average family size: 2.2
Metro: None
RER: A
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: None
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 90 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

L’Haÿ-les-Roses

Postal code: 94240
Départements: 94 – Val-de-Marne
Population (rounded): 31200
% of Houses (vs apts): 26 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 75 %
Average family size: 2.4
Metro: None
RER: None
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: 1 🌱
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 79 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

Le Kremlin-Bicêtre

Postal code: 94270
Départements: 94 – Val-de-Marne
Population (rounded): 25300
% of Houses (vs apts): 5 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 55 %
Average family size: 2.1
Metro: Y
RER: None
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: 2 🌱🌱
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 87 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

Le Perreux-sur-Marne

Postal code: 94170
Départements: 94 – Val-de-Marne
Population (rounded): 33800
% of Houses (vs apts): 32 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 77 %
Average family size: 2.2
Metro: None
RER: E
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: None
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 88 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

Le Plessis-Trévise

Postal code: 94420
Départements: 94 – Val-de-Marne
Population (rounded): 20300
% of Houses (vs apts): 32 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 87 %
Average family size: 2.4
Metro: None
RER: E
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: None
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 85 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

Limeil-Brévannes

Postal code: 94450
Départements: 94 – Val-de-Marne
Population (rounded): 26800
% of Houses (vs apts): 30 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 83 %
Average family size: 2.5
Metro: None
RER: None
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: None
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 82 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

Maisons-Alfort

Postal code: 94700
Départements: 94 – Val-de-Marne
Population (rounded): 55300
% of Houses (vs apts): 16 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 68 %
Average family size: 2.2
Metro: Y
RER: D
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: 4 🌱🌱🌱🌱
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 86 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None
Comments from Locals: Not many English opportunities like school or activities. Not technically a paris post code but located off metro line with easy access to paris. More affordable here with great access to paris activities.

Nogent-sur-Marne

Postal code: 94130
Départements: 94 – Val-de-Marne
Population (rounded): 32000
% of Houses (vs apts): 14 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 72 %
Average family size: 2.1
Metro: None
RER: E
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: None
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 87 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): Collège et Lycée Edouard Branly, College Antoine Watteau

Orly

Postal code: 94310
Départements: 94 – Val-de-Marne
Population (rounded): 23400
% of Houses (vs apts): 21 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 70 %
Average family size: 2.6
Metro: None
RER: C
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: 2 🌱🌱
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 69 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

Rungis

Postal code: 94150
Départements: 94 – Val-de-Marne
Population (rounded): 5700
% of Houses (vs apts): 42 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 91 %
Average family size: 2.4
Metro: None
RER: C
Transilien: None
Tramway: Y
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: 4 🌱🌱🌱🌱
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 89 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None
Notable Landmarks: Rungis Market (Big produce and fish market for professionals)

Saint-Mandé

Postal code: 94160
Départements: 94 – Val-de-Marne
Population (rounded): 22800
% of Houses (vs apts): 3 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 58 %
Average family size: 2.2
Metro: Y
RER: None
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: None
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 90 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

Saint-Maur-des-Fossés

Postal code: 94100/94210
Départements: 94 – Val-de-Marne
Population (rounded): 74900
% of Houses (vs apts): 36 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 78 %
Average family size: 2.2
Metro: None
RER: A
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: None
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 93 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None
Notable Landmarks: L’Abbaye de Saint-Maur-des-Fossés

Sucy-en-Brie

Postal code: 94370
Départements: 94 – Val-de-Marne
Population (rounded): 26300
% of Houses (vs apts): 52 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 85 %
Average family size: 2.4
Metro: None
RER: A
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: None
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 81 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

Thiais

Postal code: 94320
Départements: 94 – Val-de-Marne
Population (rounded): 29100
% of Houses (vs apts): 24 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 80 %
Average family size: 2.3
Metro: None
RER: C
Transilien: None
Tramway: Y
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: None
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 79 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

Valenton

Postal code: 94460
Départements: 94 – Val-de-Marne
Population (rounded): 14900
% of Houses (vs apts): 22 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 72 %
Average family size: 2.9
Metro: None
RER: None
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: 2 🌱🌱
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 66 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

Villecresnes

Postal code: 94440
Départements: 94 – Val-de-Marne
Population (rounded): 9900
% of Houses (vs apts): 71 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 92 %
Average family size: 2.6
Metro: None
RER: None
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: 2 🌱🌱
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 96 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

Villejuif

Postal code: 94800
Départements: 94 – Val-de-Marne
Population (rounded): 55500
% of Houses (vs apts): 18 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 61 %
Average family size: 2.3
Metro: Y
RER: None
Transilien: None
Tramway: Y
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: 1 🌱
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 87 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

Villeneuve-le-Roi

Postal code: 94290
Départements: 94 – Val-de-Marne
Population (rounded): 21100
% of Houses (vs apts): 51 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 76 %
Average family size: 2.6
Metro: None
RER: C
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: None
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 79 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

Villeneuve-Saint-Georges

Postal code: 94190
Départements: 94 – Val-de-Marne
Population (rounded): 33000
% of Houses (vs apts): 28 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 62 %
Average family size: 2.6
Metro: None
RER: D
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: None
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 84 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

Vincennes

Postal code: 94300
Départements: 94 – Val-de-Marne
Population (rounded): 49900
% of Houses (vs apts): 5 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 52 %
Average family size: 2
Metro: Y
RER: A
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: 3et Bois de Vincennes
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 95 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None
Notable Landmarks: Château de Vincennes

Vitry-sur-Seine

Postal code: 94400
Départements: 94 – Val-de-Marne
Population (rounded): 92800
% of Houses (vs apts): 20 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 65 %
Average family size: 2.5
Metro: None
RER: C
Transilien: None
Tramway: Y
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: None
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 82 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

b) Marne la Vallée

Bry-sur-Marne

Postal code: 94360
Départements: 94 – Val-de-Marne (Marne la Vallée)
Population (rounded): 16800
% of Houses (vs apts): 38 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 83 %
Average family size: 2.4
Metro: None
RER: A
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: None
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 88 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

Bussy-Saint-Georges

Postal code: 77600
Départements: 77 – Seine-et-Marne (Marne la Vallée)
Population (rounded): 27000
% of Houses (vs apts): 31 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 82 %
Average family size: 2.5
Metro: None
RER: A
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: None
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

Champs-sur-Marne

Postal code: 77420
Départements: 77 – Seine-et-Marne (Marne la Vallée)
Population (rounded): 24800
% of Houses (vs apts): 29 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 76 %
Average family size: 2.4
Metro: None
RER: A
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: None
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 92 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

Chessy

Postal code: 77700
Départements: 77 – Seine-et-Marne (Marne la Vallée)
Population (rounded): 5300
% of Houses (vs apts): 39 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 84 %
Average family size: 2.6
Metro: None
RER: A
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: None
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

Croissy-Beaubourg

Postal code: 77183
Départements: 77 – Seine-et-Marne (Marne la Vallée)
Population (rounded): 2000
% of Houses (vs apts): 95 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 96 %
Average family size: 2.6
Metro: None
RER: None
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: None
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 82 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

Émerainville

Postal code: 77184
Départements: 77 – Seine-et-Marne (Marne la Vallée)
Population (rounded): 7800
% of Houses (vs apts): 49 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 91 %
Average family size: 2.7
Metro: None
RER: E
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: None
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

Lagny-sur-Marne

Postal code: 77400
Départements: 77 – Seine-et-Marne (Marne la Vallée)
Population (rounded): 21300
% of Houses (vs apts): 37 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 81 %
Average family size: 2.3
Metro: None
RER: None
Transilien: Y
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: None
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

Lognes

Postal code: 77185
Départements: 77 – Seine-et-Marne (Marne la Vallée)
Population (rounded): 14000
% of Houses (vs apts): 21 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 80 %
Average family size: 2.6
Metro: None
RER: A
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: 2 🌱🌱
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

Montévrain

Postal code: 77144
Départements: 77 – Seine-et-Marne (Marne la Vallée)
Population (rounded): 11000
% of Houses (vs apts): 28 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 81 %
Average family size: 2.2
Metro: None
RER: A
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: None
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

Noisiel

Postal code: 77186
Départements: 77 – Seine-et-Marne (Marne la Vallée)
Population (rounded): 15500
% of Houses (vs apts): 26 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 74 %
Average family size: 2.6
Metro: None
RER: A
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: 2 🌱🌱
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 95 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

Noisy-le-Grand

Postal code: 93160
Départements: 93 – Seine-Saint-Denis (Marne la Vallée)
Population (rounded): 66700
% of Houses (vs apts): 25 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 73 %
Average family size: 2.4
Metro: None
RER: A, E
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: None
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 90 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): Lycée Evariste Galois , Lycée international de l’Est-Parisien , Collège international de Noisy-le-Grand

Serris

Postal code: 77700
Départements: 77 – Seine-et-Marne (Marne la Vallée)
Population (rounded): 8900
% of Houses (vs apts): 19 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 75 %
Average family size: 2.4
Metro: None
RER: A
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: 3 🌱🌱🌱
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

Torcy

Postal code: 77200
Départements: 77 – Seine-et-Marne (Marne la Vallée)
Population (rounded): 23300
% of Houses (vs apts): 22 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 74 %
Average family size: 2.6
Metro: None
RER: A
Transilien: Y
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: 2 🌱🌱
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

Villiers-sur-Marne

Postal code: 94350
Départements: 94 – Val-de-Marne (Marne la Vallée)
Population (rounded): 29300
% of Houses (vs apts): 34 %
% of families having at least 1 car: 76 %
Average family size: 2.5
Metro: None
RER: E
Transilien: None
Tramway: None
Greenery “Fleurie” distinction: None
French Public School – Brevet Avg: 89 %
Bilingual School (Primary and higher): None

Public Transport & RER

Val de Marne does not have just one RER line, but a bit of everything. As with the Hauts-de-Seine and the Yvelines suburbs, a lot of focus of public transport in the Grand Paris area is about getting to La Défense. This makes sense if you work in Finance, but there are a lot of other businesses around as well. The northern area around Charles-de-Gaulle airport also has a lot of businesses around, notably Air France, Airbus, and all their service providers.

These communes on the East, being so accessible by public transit, make a good hub for families, while remaining within commuting distance for the parents. Around 67% of households here have at least one car, compared to 35% in Paris. Housing on the East-side is also slightly cheaper than on the West, so you get more bang for your buck.

Like the other suburbs, there are several public transportations in the works at the moment that are expected to be finished over the next few years:

Three new metro lines, #14 running into Paris, #15 running on the outskirts of Paris, and #18 going all the way to Orly airport and Versailles on the West end. Metro line #1 is also expected to get an extension.
Two new tram lines running around Grand Paris.

Greenery

Does Disney count as a park? Besides Disney, there are plenty of little parks and green space around. However, only 22% of the residential market in Val de Marne consists of houses, the rest are apartments. So getting a house with a backyard is not a given. But some popular towns, like Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, have a housing rate of 38%, compared to apartments, and are right next to the RER station.

As for the other suburbs on the West and North, I have noted the Ville Fleurie distinction that was given by the government association Le Conseil National des Villes et Villages Fleuris. They denote if the town has received the designation, and how many plants (1-4) the town has received.

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