Créteil is the prefecture of Val-de-Marne, with its lake, its university, its Créteil Soleil shopping centre, and a transport network that gets you to Paris by metro line 8. The city is a little underestimated: between the lakeside, the quiet residential neighbourhoods, and the economic activity around the prefecture, there's real potential for remote workers. Freelancers from the 94, salaried employees working remotely who live in the area, UPEC students looking for a quiet place — Créteil has options worth knowing about.

We've covered the city to find the best spots. Here's our selection.

Openspot 94 - Les Digiteurs

Place Salvador Allende, in a fully renovated space. Openspot 94, run by the CCI Paris Ile-de-France, is the most complete coworking space in Créteil. Individual desks, meeting rooms, Wi-Fi, power outlets, large tables, and affordable rates. The space is designed for project founders and small businesses, with support that goes beyond just a workstation. The atmosphere is professional and stimulating.

Recommended by the city of Villiers-sur-Marne, Workin Space, Coworking France, and Neo-Nomade. Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm. Closed at weekends.

The reference coworking space in Créteil, with support for entrepreneurs.

OIKOS

Rue du Général Leclerc, in the CRETEIL 113 community space. OIKOS is an eco-responsible and community-minded coworking space that's part of the CRETEIL 113 project. The space offers shared and private desks, with Wi-Fi, power outlets, large tables, and a kitchen for long days. Rates are affordable, and the community is dynamic — freelancers, remote workers, and entrepreneurs cross paths in a welcoming atmosphere. The eco-responsible angle translates into concrete practices in how the space is managed.

Recommended by CRETEIL 113, Coworking France, and Neo-Nomade. Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm. Closed at weekends. This is the kind of place where you come for the workstation and stay for the community.

The community-minded and eco-responsible coworking space in Créteil, with real soul.

Coz Eat

Avenue du Maréchal Foch. Coz Eat is a cosy café with a dedicated work area — a concept that works well. The Wi-Fi is fast, a printer is available, and hourly rates are affordable. Large tables, power outlets, and an atmosphere that blends café and coworking naturally. The menu has plenty to eat.

Opening hours are oriented around lunch on weekdays (11:45am–2pm, then 7pm–10:30pm Tuesday to Friday). It's more of a spot for a lunch break or evening session than a full-day workspace. But for a work session over the lunch slot, it's a great option.

The café-coworking in Créteil, with hourly rates and a printer.

Indiana Café - Créteil Soleil

Créteil Soleil Shopping Centre. Indiana Café offers a calm setting with comfortable tables and soft lighting. The atmosphere is relaxed, the large tables make it easy to spread out, and the menu is comprehensive enough to keep you going all day. It's a good spot for laid-back work sessions.

The opening hours are a major plus: open 7 days a week, from 11am to 10:30pm on weekdays (11pm at weekends). It's one of the rare places in Créteil where you can work on a Sunday evening.

For relaxed work sessions, including at weekends and in the evenings.

The Coffee Time

Allée Parmentier. The Coffee Time is a café with a serene atmosphere, generous tables, and a good selection of drinks. The setting is conducive to focus and group work. The vibe is quiet and studious.

Open 7 days a week: from 11am to 11pm on weekdays and Saturdays, and from 3pm to 11pm on Sundays. The opening hours are remarkable. It's a good spot for evening sessions.

The café for evening work sessions and weekends, with a studious atmosphere.

The right spot for your needs

  • For a supported coworking experience — Openspot 94 (CCI, entrepreneur support)
  • For a community coworking space — OIKOS (eco-responsible, welcoming community)
  • For a café-coworking — Coz Eat (hourly rates, printer, café atmosphere)
  • For weekends and evenings — Indiana Café or The Coffee Time (open 7 days a week until 11pm)
  • For a business setting — Buro Club Créteil (business centre)

Créteil is quietly building its offering for nomadic workers. Openspot 94 and OIKOS make a solid coworking duo, each with its own personality — one business-focused with support, the other community-minded. Cafés like Indiana Café and The Coffee Time round out the picture with wide hours and precious weekend access. Metro line 8 makes the city easily reachable from Paris, and the Créteil lake offers a pleasant setting for your breaks.

We update this selection regularly as we discover new spots and receive your feedback. If you try one of these places, or know one we missed, we want to hear about it. And if you want to explore other cities or find a spot near you, check out all our guides on Deskover.