Fontenay-sous-Bois is a town of Île-de-France located in the department of Val-de-Marne. It is located in the inner suburbs, about three kilometers from the capital, Paris. The city experienced an important development in the nineteenth century and the arrival of the railway, becoming a major holiday destination for Parisians.
Modern and dynamic, the tenth city department by its surface is now firmly in its time. Bordering Vincennes, Nogent-sur-Marne, or Neuilly-Plaisance, it enjoys in pleasant surroundings while enjoying the cultural attractions of Paris. Well served by public transport, the city of Fontenay-sous-Bois is indeed ideally placed to discover the charms of this part of the Île-de-France.
Old, City Fontenay-sous-Bois also presents an interesting architectural and historical heritage that shows the growth of the city over the centuries. Full of life, the municipality is responsible for several cultural events that attract large numbers of visitors every year.