Around 20 hectares of woodland park for recreational sports, an English-style landscaped garden dating from the 1830s, and artistic venues with histories of their own give Clamart several distinct highlights to explore. There is also a local winemaking tradition, reflected in a municipal vineyard and two different cuvées. When planning your stay, consider whether you would rather devote more time to green spaces, art and history, or local wine.
Green spaces with distinct character
In the southern part of the Bois de Clamart, around 20 hectares of woodland park have been developed for recreational sports. This offers a different focus from a traditional sightseeing visit: here, the emphasis is on using the woodland park for exercise and leisure. If you would like to include nature and recreational sports in your trip, this part of Clamart offers a practical starting point, without requiring you to take part in any particular sport.
At around two hectares, the Parc de la Maison Blanche is considerably smaller. It was laid out in the 1830s as an English-style landscaped garden. A pond and a bandstand remain from the original grounds; walking paths wind among notable trees and sculptures. The park thus combines the character of a garden with surviving features from the period when it was created. Unlike the woodland park, the focus here is on a stroll through a historic garden, not recreational sports.
Art and history in Clamart
The Fondation Arp is both a museum and a research centre, dedicated to the artistic work of Jean Arp and Sophie Taeuber. Today, visitors can explore the dialogue between the two artists’ works in the former maison-atelier. This experience is complemented by the restored former plaster workshop, which displays nearly a hundred plaster sculptures, while bronzes can be seen in the garden. Its various spaces and works give the Fondation Arp a distinctive focus on art.
The Église Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul is another historic landmark in the town. Built in the 11th century, it has been protected as a historic monument since 1928. Its construction date and protected status mark different stages in its history: the former points to its origins, while the latter reflects its recognized status as a historic monument.
The “Figures d’artistes” walking tour uses audio, texts and photographs to introduce artists and places that shaped the artistic development of Clamart and Meudon in the 19th and 20th centuries. The places visited are not regularly open to the public; bear this in mind when planning individual stops. The tour therefore offers a different perspective from a visit to a single venue, bringing together artists, places and their role in the artistic development of both towns.
Vineyard and local cuvées
The Confrérie du Clos de Clamart tends the municipal vineyard, which now has 193 vines. The Confrérie also holds a spring chapter and a harvest chapter each year; the exact dates may vary. If you are interested in attending either chapter, check the dates before making your plans.
The winemaking tradition includes two distinct cuvées. Clos de Clamart is a light, fruity rosé made from a blend of different grape varieties and is not sold commercially. Clos Franquet is a white wine cuvée based on Sémillon, which is gradually being replaced by Chardonnay. The two names therefore represent different wine profiles: a rosé made from several grape varieties, and a white wine cuvée with a grape-variety focus that is changing over time.
Discover more destinations: Fontenay-Aux-Roses, Courbevoie, Garches, Saint-Cloud, Clichy, Nanterre, Meudon, Ville-DĘĽavray
For the overview of the wider region: Hauts-De-Seine.
