Located in the south-east of the French capital, Créteil is an urban commune which has a busy commercial district. Situated about seven miles from the centre of Paris, it is popular among commuters who travel back and forth each day. Créteil is a typically Parisian suburb with much of its architecture dating back to the eighteenth century. It is served by good road connections, with the A86 and N6 both passing through its western side.