Saint-Maur-des-Fossés

Saint-Maur-des-Fossés is a commune in the Val-de-Marne department, enclosed by a loop of the Marne River east of Paris. The eight neighborhoods spread across both banks of the river, with gentle hills and green spaces in between.

In 638 Queen Nanthild founded an abbey here that later took the name Saint-Maur and drew pilgrims from all over Europe. After the French Revolution, the place briefly became Vivant-sur-Marne but returned to its original name in 1897.

In different neighborhoods, residential buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries stand out, attracting many families and commuters. Along the waterfront promenades, locals sit on benches on weekends watching rowers on the water.

Four stations on RER Line A connect the commune to central Paris, allowing quick journeys into the capital. Buses supplement the local network and also serve surrounding communes.

The Musée de la Villa Médicis displays rotating exhibitions by regional and broader artists in a historic building along the water. The Lido Cinema features a special program for auteur films, offering an alternative to large cinema chains.

Location: Val-de-Marne

Location: arrondissement of Nogent-sur-Marne

Location: Grand Paris

Elevation above the sea: 40 m

Shares border with: Maisons-Alfort, Sucy-en-Brie, Bonneuil-sur-Marne, Chennevières-sur-Marne, Joinville-le-Pont, Champigny-sur-Marne, Créteil

Phone: +33145116565

Email: nouscontacter@mairie-saint-maur.com

Website: https://saint-maur.com

GPS coordinates: 48.80250,2.48556

Latest update: December 11, 2025 22:35