Things To Do
in Choisy-le-Roi

A visit starts with a bakery: baguette, croissant and pain au chocolat from local boulangeries — ubiquitous and excellent in the suburbs.

Must-Try!

Traditional French dishes served in neighborhood bistros near the town center and along the river; look for well-executed seasonal preparations.

Choisy’s diverse population means good North African restaurants offering couscous and tagines in casual, family-run venues.

Use 'Bonjour' (or 'Bonsoir' in the evening) on entering shops and when addressing service staff — politeness is important in France.

Keep voice levels moderate in public spaces and public transport; French etiquette values discretion and respect for others’ space.

Wait for the host to start eating, keep hands on the table (not in lap) and say 'Bon appétit' before meals; it’s customary to say 'L'addition s'il vous plaît' for the bill.

A short trip from Choisy, the Bois de Vincennes offers lakeside paths, woodlands and longer trails suitable for hiking, cycling and picnics.

Continuous walking and cycling routes along the Seine allow extended riverside hikes toward Créteil or into Paris, with urban-natural scenery.

Smaller municipal parks and interconnected greenways in the Val-de-Marne area provide easy, pleasant walks and short local hikes for families and casual walkers.

The closest major airport, roughly 10–15 km away depending on route; accessible by car, taxi and public transport (buses or RER connections), with many domestic and European flights.

France’s main international airport about 30–40 km to the northeast; reachable by RER and regional trains or by car in around 45–60 minutes depending on traffic.

A low-cost carrier airport farther north used by budget airlines; expect a longer transfer (about 1.5–2 hours) to reach Choisy by shuttle or combination of train and bus.

Many residents are families and working commuters who travel to Paris for work; the town offers schools and family-oriented services.

Choisy has a diverse population with residents of North African, West African, Portuguese and other origins, reflected in cuisine, shops and cultural life.

As with many suburbs, a proportion of older residents live in established neighborhoods with local community services.

Football is popular at youth and amateur levels with many community clubs and pitches throughout the suburbs.

The Seine supports rowing clubs and paddle sports; local clubs welcome members and offer training along calmer stretches of the river.

Cycling along the Seine and through nearby greenways is common for both commuting and leisure; it’s a practical way to explore neighboring communes.

Vegetarian options are available but can be limited in traditional bistros; markets, bakeries, crêperies and many North African or Mediterranean restaurants offer good vegetable-based dishes. State 'Je suis végétarien(ne)' when ordering and ask for dishes without meat stock or lard.

Vegan-specific options are growing but still limited; choose plant-based salads, vegetable-tagines, lentil dishes and bakeries for bread. It helps to learn 'Sans produits d'origine animale' (without animal products) and check for butter/cheese in salads and sauces.

Gluten-free requests are possible but not ubiquitous — bakeries and traditional restaurants use wheat heavily. Look for rice‑based dishes, omelettes, grilled meats and naturally gluten‑free salads; always notify staff with 'Je suis intolérant(e) au gluten.'