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The commune of Gentilly is located in Île-de-France, in the Val-de-Marne department. Close to Montrouge or the Kremlin-Bicêtre, it enjoys excellent transport links to the rest of the region.
The name formerly known as Gentiliacum takes its present name at the end of the 13th century. Shared between different abbeys and a seigneury in the Middle Ages, the territory developed over the centuries, notably with the creation of the Medici aqueduct in the 17th century. The city became a major industrial center in the 19th century, particularly in the laundry and tanning industry on the banks of the Bièvre. Today, focused on the tertiary sector, Gentilly is known for its involvement in the audiovisual field.
Ancient, the municipality still has some monuments and other tourist sites testifying to its past and its importance in history.
Geographical information
| Municipality | Gentilly |
|---|---|
| Postcode | 94250 |
| Latitude | 48.8138999 (N 48° 48’ 50”) |
| Longitude | 2.3446880 (E 2° 20’ 41”) |
| Altitude | From 42m to 81m |
| Surface area | 1.18 km² |
| Population | 18950 inhabitants |
| Density | 16059 inhabitants/km² |
| Prefecture | Créteil (12.6km, 13 min) |
| Insee code | 94037 |
| Intercommunality | ME Métropole du Grand Paris |
| Department | Val-de-Marne |
| Region | Ile-de-France |
Nearest cities & towns
| Le Kremlin-Bicêtre | 2.1km (8 min) |
|---|---|
| Montrouge | 2.6km (7 min) |
| Arcueil | 3km (8 min) |
| Cachan | 3.9km (11 min) |
| Villejuif | 4.4km (10 min) |
| Vanves | 4.6km (11 min) |
| Ivry-sur-Seine | 4.6km (10 min) |
| Bagneux | 5.1km (11 min) |
| L'Haÿ-les-Roses | 5.1km (10 min) |
| Châtillon | 5.1km (12 min) |
| Malakoff | 5.5km (10 min) |
| Bourg-la-Reine | 5.8km (13 min) |
| Fontenay-aux-Roses | 5.9km (14 min) |
Things to see and do
Built in the 13th century and rebuilt in the 16th century, the church of Saint-Saturnin was built on the remains of an abbey of the seventh century designed by Saint Eloi. On the western façade there is a neo-Gothic portal built in the 19th century, as well as some very old stained-glass windows in the polygonal choir. Classified as Historic Monuments, it has many painted decorations, notably of lily flowers, being restored.
The Sacré-Cœur church is also part of the international university city of Paris. Built in the 1930s, it mixes Neoroman and Byzantine styles and is entirely made of reinforced concrete and limestone slabs. You can admire beautiful abstract stained glass, as well as sculptures by Georges Saupique and paintings by Angel Zarraga.
The house of photography Robert Doisneau was inaugurated in the years 1990 for the 80 years of the famous French artist. It offers exhibitions of humanist photographs throughout the year.
The cemetery of Gentilly has a breathtaking view of the towers of the XIIIth arrondissem*nt of Paris and on the south-east of the Capital.
Places of interest
| Monuments | Church of the Sacré-Coeur Church Saint-Saturnin |
|---|---|
| Transport | RER station Gentilly Train station of Gentilly |
Events and festivities
The market is held on Wednesday and Saturday morning. A Christmas market is also organized at the end of the year.
In May, the city proposes the festival L'Art dans la Rue and offers various shows.
In September, place in Quartiers en Fête and their animations under the sign of the good mood.
Weather
Thursday 6 june
Min. 12°C - Max. 20°C
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Friday 7 june
Min. 10°C - Max. 21°C
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Saturday 8 june
Min. 12°C - Max. 22°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby
Leisure activities
| Last name | Activity type | Rate | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street Art Tour of the Butte aux Cailles | Culture and education | 7€ | Paris (1.9km) |
| Ticket to the Grande Galerie de l'Évolution in Paris | Culture and education | 13€ | Paris (3.2km) |
| La Marina de Paris New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise – Hotel pick-up/drop-off | Entertainment | 430€ | Paris (3.5km) |
| E-ticket for the Paris Pantheon – Priority access | Culture and education | 13€ | Paris (3.6km) |
| Show: The Sign and the Tomb, Paris | Culture and education | 22€ | Paris (3.6km) |
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Outings
| Last name | Outing type | Difficulty | Duration | Departure municipality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris illuminations | Car itinerary | Easy | 2:00 | Paris (4.8km) |
| The Impressionist Seine, from Careers to Croissy-sur-Seine | All-terrain bike itinerary | Easy | 1:30 | Chatou (15.7km) |
| Beaumont Star Trail | Hike | Easy | 35 min | Saint-Germain-en-Laye (23km) |
| Career hike | Hike | Easy | 2:00 | Saint-Vaast-lès-Mello (50km) |
| Cave Art Path | Hike | Easy | 1:30 | Le Vaudoué (53km) |
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