Vaires-sur-Marne, commune in Seine-et-Marne, France
Vaires-sur-Marne is a commune in the Île-de-France region situated along the Marne River in Seine-et-Marne department. The town blends residential areas with green spaces and is located approximately 30 kilometers east of Paris in the Torcy administrative district.
The commune originated as a rural settlement with mills along the Marne River. It evolved into a residential town during the 20th century and gained modern sports facilities when it hosted rowing and canoeing events for the 2024 Summer and Paralympic Games.
Explore the area by public transport or bicycle since buses run regularly to nearby train stations. Parks and paths along the Marne River offer easy access and are reachable on foot or by bicycle.
The area hosted 2024 Olympic competition venues and was one of few locations to develop sports facilities for international competition. Visitors can see the modern rowing installations and the Marne riverside where mills once powered daily life.
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