Charenton-Écoles: history and sights
Served by: metro line 8.
Did you know?
Named after former military and veterinary schools established in Charenton, a town also known for its former psychiatric hospital where the Marquis de Sade was once confined.
Anecdote
The Marquis de Sade spent his final years confined at the Charenton hospital, where he even staged plays.
Around Charenton-Écoles
- Bois de Vincennes, 1250 m away — Paris's largest green space, with a lake, zoo and racecourse, a former royal hunting ground.
- Parc interdépartemental des Sports, 400 m away — A large sports park on the banks of the Marne, popular for outdoor activities.
- Confluence Seine-Marne, 500 m away — The meeting point of the Seine and the Marne, offering pleasant waterside walks.