Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, Administrative commune in Val-de-Marne, France.
Description
Le Kremlin-Bicêtre is a commune in the Val-de-Marne department located in the southern suburbs of Paris with elevations ranging from 45 to 115 meters. The settlement sits between Gentilly to the north, Villejuif to the south, and Ivry-sur-Seine to the east, featuring densely built neighborhoods.
History
The commune separated from Gentilly in 1896, originating from a 13th-century manor built by John of Pontoise, Bishop of Winchester. The hospital introduced revolutionary humane treatment methods for mental health patients under Philippe Pinel's supervision in 1793.
Culture
The André Malraux Cultural Center presents theater performances, dance shows, music events, and hosts multiple art exhibitions throughout the year. The venue acts as a central meeting point for residents attending artistic and social activities.
Practical
Two Metro stations, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre on Line 7 and Hôpital Bicêtre on Line 14, connect the commune to central Paris. The area is easy to navigate on foot and allows straightforward access to nearby Parisian neighborhoods.
Did you know?
The hospital introduced revolutionary humane treatment methods for mental health patients under Philippe Pinel's supervision in 1793. These early approaches shaped the development of modern psychiatry and made the facility a pioneer in healthcare.
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Bicêtre Hospital
143 m
Fort de Bicêtre
541 m
Maison de la photographie Robert Doisneau
895 m
Tunnel de Bicêtre
459 m
Église Saint-Saturnin de Gentilly
776 m
Église Sainte-Thérèse de Villejuif
848 m
Regard de Gentilly
1.1 km
Maison, 22bis rue Roger-Salengro
648 m
Parc Philippe-Pinel
276 m
Parc de Bicêtre
24 m
War memorial of Gentilly
933 m
Puisard de Bicêtre
328 m
Route Stratégique
481 m
Parvis Mazagran
1.2 km
Passage des Réservoirs
1.1 km
Passage Lénine
555 m
Square Jules-Guesde
444 m
Passage Gambetta
340 m
Passage Carnot
595 m
Franco-Prussian War memorial of Le Kremlin-Bicêtre
543 m
Passage du Moulin-de-la-Roche
1 km
Maison, 18 rue Marcellin-Berthelot
228 m
Maison, 46 rue du Général-Leclerc
340 m
Maison, 60bis rue du Général-Leclerc
234 m
Promenade des Sapeurs-Pompiers
808 m
Habitation à bon marché, 8bis rue du Quatorze-Juillet
490 m
Passage des Plantes
611 m
Maison, 4 rue Marcellin-Berthelot
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