Gentilly

Gentilly is a residential municipality on the southern edge of Paris in Val-de-Marne with a dense urban character. The area combines apartment buildings, local shops, and public spaces that form the everyday landscape of this suburb.

In 1860, half of what was then Gentilly's territory was annexed to Paris to form the neighborhoods of Maison-Blanche and Glacière in the 13th arrondissement. The remaining area developed as an independent residential community.

The Robert Doisneau Photography Center displays works focused on documentary and humanist photography through rotating exhibitions. Visitors can discover how photographers captured everyday life and human moments across different decades.

The municipality is easily accessible by public transportation and has good sidewalks for exploring the area on foot. Visitors can find shops, cafés, and parks scattered along the streets for casual walks.

The Bièvre River runs through this area, and a natural section was reopened in 2022 after being buried underground for decades. This restoration revealed a waterway and natural landscape that had been hidden from view for a long time.

Location: Val-de-Marne

Location: arrondissement of L'Haÿ-les-Roses

Location: Grand Paris

Elevation above the sea: 58 m

Shares border with: Paris, Montrouge, former 12th arrondissement of Paris, Arcueil, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre

Phone: +33147405858

Website: http://ville-gentilly.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.81333,2.34444

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:21