Cachan

Cachan is a commune in the southern suburbs of , . It is located in the department, 6.7 km from the center of Paris. The prestigious École Spéciale des Travaux Publics is located there.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Institut Gustave Roussy and Bicêtre Hospital.

Hospital
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, sometimes called Gustave Roussy, is a cancer research hospital in Europe. It is located near Paris. It is named after Gustave Roussy, a Swiss-French neuropathologist.

Hospital
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The is located in , a commune in the southern suburbs of , . It lies 4.5 km from the center of Paris. The was originally planned as a military hospital, with construction begun in 1634.

Railway station
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is a station on the line B of the Réseau Express Régional, a hybrid suburban commuter and rapid transit line. It is located in the city of .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sceaux and Vitry-sur-Seine.

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is a wealthy suburb located about 10 km to the south of the centre of Paris. It is mostly known for the Château and Parc de , designed by André Le Nôtre who was also responsible for designing the gardens of the .

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is a working-class suburb to the south-east of . It is home to a famous contemporary art museum and has a notable street art scene. In 2019, it had a population of almost 100,000 people.

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Although largely residential, the is best known for its northeastern quartier Montparnasse, for the Paris Catacombs and the Parc Montsouris.

Cachan

Latitude
48.7919° or 48° 47′ 31″ north
Longitude
2.3319° or 2° 19′ 55″ east
Population
30,200
Elevation
47 metres (154 feet)
Open location code
8FW4Q8RJ+QQ
Geo­Names ID
6455401
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