Cachan

Cachan is a commune spanning roughly 3 square kilometers in the southern suburbs of Paris, situated at about 45 meters elevation. The area mixes residential neighborhoods with schools, educational institutes, and public facilities into a diverse urban landscape.

The commune was created in 1922 when it separated from Arcueil, establishing itself as an independent administrative unit in Val-de-Marne. This separation shaped its development into a distinct suburb south of Paris.

The L'Orangerie gallery and Theatre Jacques Carat shape the local cultural life with regular exhibitions and performances. These venues attract those interested in discovering local artists and creative events.

The area is served by two stations on Paris RER line B: Arcueil-Cachan and Bagneux connect it to central Paris and surrounding areas. This good transit access makes exploring on foot or by public transport straightforward.

The area hosts more than twenty educational establishments, from schools to specialized institutes, making it an important education hub for the region. This concentration of schools and research facilities noticeably shapes daily life here.

Location: Val-de-Marne

Location: arrondissement of L'Haÿ-les-Roses

Location: Grand Paris

Inception: December 26, 1922

Elevation above the sea: 62 m

Shares border with: Bagneux, Bourg-la-Reine, L'Haÿ-les-Roses, Arcueil, Villejuif

Phone: +33149696969

Website: http://ville-cachan.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.79194,2.33194

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:30