Hotels in Val-de-Marne, France

Val-de-Marne is a department just southeast of Paris, famous for the sprawling Bois de Vincennes park and its medieval Château de Vincennes, where King Louis IX once lived. The climate is mild with summer highs around 25°C (77°F) perfect for rowing on the Marne River or picnicking at Créteil Lake, while winter lows near 3°C (37°F) make the château's royal chapel and moat ideal for indoor exploring. For a change of pace, head to the Paris Zoo in the Bois de Vincennes for year-round wildlife viewing, or stroll along the Marne's canals in spring when wildflowers bloom along the waterways.