Créteil is a commune in the southeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 11.5 km (7.1 mi). (7.1 miles) from the center of Paris. Créteil is the préfecture (capital) of the Val-de-Marne département, as well as the seat of the Arrondissement of Créteil. The city is, moreover, the seat of a Roman Catholic diocese (bishopric) and of one of France's 30 nationwide académies (districts) of the Ministry of National Education. The residents are referred to as Cristolien, and since 1977, the mayor has been Laurent Cathala.
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