Marne-la-Vallée, Planned community in Île-de-France, France
Marne-la-Vallée is a planned community east of Paris that stretches across three departments and groups 31 municipalities together. The area divides into four successive sectors, each with its own residential and business districts, as well as green corridors along the Marne River.
The French government launched the project in 1965 to manage population growth in the Paris region and create new housing and employment options outside the capital. Development progressed gradually from west to east, with each sector taking shape over the following decades.
The area incorporates multiple educational institutions including Université Paris-Est Marne-la-Vallée and École des Ponts ParisTech, forming a significant academic center.
The RER A line connects the area to central Paris and stops at several stations within the community. The LGV Interconnexion Est high-speed line also crosses the region, offering connections to other French cities.
The Val d'Europe sector emerged from a partnership between The Walt Disney Company and French authorities in the 1980s. This collaboration resulted in Disneyland Paris becoming part of the overall development rather than a standalone resort.
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