Discover Antony: Parks, Culture and History

You can plan a trip to Antony around several specific interests: historic buildings and art, green spaces with designated routes, and performance and event venues. If you’re looking for a hotel in Antony, these highlights can help you shape your trip around the places and activities that interest you most.

Parks and Green Spaces

At 9 hectares, Parc Georges Heller is the largest park managed by the municipal services. It occupies the former estate of the Marquis de Castries, Marshal of France and Minister of the Navy under Louis XVI. With a little patience or in the early morning, you may spot grey herons and squirrels there. The park brings together local history and a natural setting where you can observe wildlife closely.

The 1.2-hectare Parc Bourdeau is close to the town centre. It is home to a remarkable silver lime tree and a young tulip tree from Virginia. There is a playground for children aged two to eight. The park can be accessed via 20, rue Velpeau or via allée Louise; the entrance is suitable for people with reduced mobility. Its size and location set it apart from the larger Parc Georges Heller, while the playground offers a specific point of interest for families with children in the stated age range.

Historic Sites and Art

Église Saint-Saturnin is the oldest building in the municipality of Antony. A chapel has been documented on this site since 829. On 19 October 1928, the church was listed as a historic monument by decree.

Maison des Arts is housed in an 18th-century town house and serves as a venue for temporary exhibitions in Antony. Admission is free, and facilities are provided for accessibility and visitor comfort. Its seasonal programme includes photography, international art, and modern and contemporary art. Some exhibitions run for a limited time. Before visiting, check for notices about temporary closures and find out about the current exhibition programme.

Walking and Cycling Routes

Antony’s greenways include Coulée verte des Godets, Coulée verte du Paradis and Coulée verte – Promenade des Vallons de la Bièvre. They offer routes for walking and cycling; two of the three greenways can also be used on horseback. Coulée verte – Promenade des Vallons de la Bièvre passes through Antony and is accessible along its entire length. This distinction is useful when planning: walking and cycling are mentioned for all three greenways, while horseback riding is possible on only two.

Performances, Music and Events

Théâtre Firmin-Gémier – Patrick Devedjian hosts performances and concerts. More than 100 performances are staged each year, though the number may vary from one season to another. Espace Cirque d'Antony provides 4,400 m² of space for circus tents; since 2003, companies have presented new creations there or worked as part of residencies. Together, the two venues represent different areas of the performing arts, from theatre programming to circus work.

Espace Vasarely has rooms for congresses, conferences, receptions, exhibitions and concerts, as well as additional rehearsal rooms. Open-mic events for amateur musicians of all styles and ages are held there regularly throughout the year; individual dates vary. There are also three rehearsal and recording studios for musicians working in different styles. The open-mic events are a type of performance, while the studios are specifically for rehearsing and recording.

Other Places in the Town Centre

Le Sélect cinema is in the heart of Antony’s town centre. The town-centre market features food vendors as well as florists and booksellers. A 650 m² toy library is dedicated to play for children and adults. These places add cinema, a market and opportunities to play together to the range of cultural and leisure activities, without requiring a particular occasion.

Discover more destinations: Clichy, Ville-Dʼavray, Fontenay-Aux-Roses, Le Plessis-Robinson, Bagneux, Issy-Les-Moulineaux, La Garenne-Colombes, Levallois-Perret.

For the broader travel overview: Hauts-De-Seine.