Here existed a story of cooperation. The Communauté d’Agglomération Val de France once stood as a testament to unity in the Val-d’Oise department. It resided in the Île-de-France region.
Established in 1997 as a Communauté de Communes, it evolved into a Communauté d’Agglomération in 2002. This transformation reflected its growing responsibilities.
Val de France initially comprised Sarcelles and Villiers-le-Bel. Arnouville joined in 2000. Montmagny briefly joined but withdrew in 2001. Garges-lès-Gonesse became a member in 2002. Bonneuil-en-France and Gonesse joined later in 2014.
The Communauté d’Agglomération Val de France was strategically located. It was east of Val-d’Oise. It sat in the heart of the Plaine de France. Proximity to Charles de Gaulle and Le Bourget airports was a major advantage. Quick access to central Paris enhanced its appeal.
Road networks served the area well. National routes 1 and 16 were nearby. The Francilienne (N 104) and A1 motorway offered further connectivity. RER D train lines served Villiers-le-Bel/Arnouville and Garges-lès-Gonesse/Sarcelles. Tramway T5 connected Sarcelles to Saint Denis.
Six communes formed the final composition of Val de France. These included Villiers-le-Bel, Arnouville, Garges-lès-Gonesse, Sarcelles, Gonesse and Bonneuil-en-France.
Val de France boasted significant resources. It had 362 agents in 2014. Its infrastructure included libraries, swimming pools and an ice rink. It offered employment support and legal assistance. Business incubators fostered local enterprise.
The headquarters was located at 1 boulevard Carnot, Villiers-le-Bel. A council of 63 members governed the Communauté. These councilors represented each member commune.
Didier Vaillant, former mayor of Villiers-le-Bel, presided over the council. He guided its policies and initiatives.
The Communauté d’Agglomération Val de France addressed crucial areas. These included economic development and spatial planning. It focused on social housing and urban policy. It maintained roads and promoted environmental protection. It supported cultural and sports facilities.
Val de France managed municipal waste. It operated on a unique professional tax system. This system ensured financial balance across its diverse communes.
The organization engaged in various projects. It participated in the ZAC des Tissonvilliers III development. It supported the restructuring of commercial and aquatic centers.
Val de France contributed to the Grand Paris project. It signed a development contract. This promoted transport infrastructure. It enhanced the development of the Plaine de France.
However, the story of Communauté d’Agglomération Val de France reached its end. It merged to form the Communauté d’Agglomération Roissy Pays de France on January 1, 2016. This merger was part of a broader regional reorganization. Some opposed the merger. The administrative court briefly suspended the decision. The Council of State ultimately approved the merger.
Though its independent existence concluded, the legacy of Val de France remains. It represents an era of intercommunal cooperation. It helped shape the region we see today. Its contributions continue through the Roissy Pays de France.