Rungis can be explored through a range of very different themes: traces of historic water engineering, a landscaped natural area and cultural venues. There is also a tour of the pavilions at the Marché International. For planning purposes, it is worth considering these highlights separately: walking paths and visible structures provide concrete points of reference, while theatre programmes, occasional guided tours and the market’s visitor arrangements should be checked in advance.
Walking Paths and Wetland
The Plaine de Montjean has 2 km of walking and green paths. The site also includes a restored wetland of approximately 2,000 m². Observation pontoons and platforms have been installed. A visit therefore centres on both the paths and a wetland with observation facilities. The facilities may be subject to local maintenance work; before your visit, check whether the pontoons and platforms are accessible.
The Promenade du ru de Rungis offers another point of reference: it runs between Colline Cacao and the Plaine de Montjean. The Ru itself has its source in Rungis and flows underground into the Bièvre at Fresnes. The promenade and watercourse thus offer two specific points of interest for anyone wishing to discover Rungis through its paths and waterways as well.
Aqueduc Médicis and Historic Buildings
The Aqueduc Médicis begins at the Carré des eaux beneath Stade Lucien Grelinger and runs for 13 km to Paris. Together with its three inspection chambers, it was added to the list of historic monuments in 1988; it was fully classified as a historic monument in 1991. Three chambers remain visible in Rungis today. The SHAR (Société Historique et Archéologique de Rungis) occasionally offers guided tours. If you would like to plan one, check the dates before your trip.
The churches also bear different traces of history. The Church of Notre-Dame de l’Assomption was added to the list of historic monuments in 1999. Only the base of the bell tower remains from the former Notre-Dame church; the tower was built in the late 12th or early 13th century. The Chapelle du prieuré was created in 1958 by converting a former sheepfold on the farm belonging to M. Thirouin. These histories give a visit to the area a focus on the past that differs from the nature trails and the aqueduct.
Culture and Events
The new Conservatoire de Rungis was inaugurated in 2024 and is located mainly on the site of the former large Rungis farm. The farm is considered a symbol of the commune’s agricultural history, which dates back thousands of years. The Grange Sainte-Geneviève and the Bergerie are regularly used for various events or activities; their use may vary depending on the programme.
The Théâtre de Rungis – Arc-en-ciel hosts numerous performances and concerts. It offers a high-quality professional artistic programme. The auditorium seats a maximum of 400 people, including 10 spaces for people with reduced mobility. As the programme changes seasonally, check the dates and planned auditorium seating before your visit. For specific cultural events, it is also a good idea to consult the relevant programme.
Tour of the Marché International
A tour of the Marché International de Rungis takes visitors through the fruit, vegetable, meat, fish, dairy and flower pavilions. The market is therefore a distinct highlight alongside the heritage and green spaces. Access is restricted, and visitor arrangements may change. Be sure to check the current options for visiting in advance.
Discover more destinations
Discover more destinations: Bry-Sur-Marne, L'Haÿ-les-Roses, Chevilly-Larue, Bonneuil-Sur-Marne, Cachan, Villiers-sur-Marne, Créteil, Boissy-Saint-Léger.
For the overview of the wider area: Val-De-Marne.
