The Maison du Peuple, the Pavillon VendĂ´me and several parks with distinct designs give Clichy a character shaped by architectural history, art and green spaces. These contrasts can help you choose the focus of your visit: explore architectural heritage, include churches and historic memorials, or discover parks with a variety of designs. These places reveal the different facets of Clichy that you can experience during your stay.
Architecture from different eras
The Maison du Peuple was built between 1937 and 1939 by a team that included Marcel Lods, Eugène Beaudouin, Jean Prouvé and Vladimir Bodiansky. It is considered a prototype of metal architecture and has been classified as a historic monument since 1983. Its construction period, the architects involved and its connection with metal architecture offer several points of interest for anyone interested in the history of building.
The Pavillon Vendôme tells a different architectural story. The building was renovated between 1699 and 1702, when a gallery, interior decoration and richly designed façades were added. The pavilion was also designated a historic monument in 1983. Today it is an art centre that hosts exhibitions and houses the cultural heritage collections of the city of Clichy. Here, the building’s history meets its cultural use. If you plan to visit an exhibition, check the current exhibition dates.
Churches and historic remembrance
The churches mark distinct points in history. Saint-Médard was completed on Maundy Thursday in 1630. The stained-glass windows of Saint-Vincent-de-Paul recall episodes from the life of Saint Vincent de Paul; the upper windows refer to Clichy’s royal past. Here, you’ll encounter different ways of engaging with history: a precisely dated completion and windows whose imagery reflects religious and local connections.
The Clichy war memorial was erected in 1922 through a public subscription to commemorate those killed in the First World War. Its origins in a public fundraising campaign are part of its history, as is its dedication to the fallen.
Parks with different features
Ponds with aquatic plants and a diverse insect fauna give the Parc des Impressionnistes its natural character; conditions can vary by season. The park also has reading areas, play facilities for children and teenagers, a large lawn for jogging, and places to stroll. These uses sit side by side: depending on your interests, you can plan to read, exercise or take a walk in the park.
The Parc Mozart features a basin that cascades into a stream, two hills and a Japanese torii gate or portico structure. The Parc Roger Salengro is characterised by its romantic style, with a pond featuring artificial rocks and a children’s play area. These features create different focal points: at the Parc Mozart, the cascade, hills and structure stand out, while the pond and artificial rocks help shape the character of the Parc Roger Salengro. As the play area may change, check local access arrangements before your visit if needed.
Plan your journey
Clichy–Levallois station is accessible with assistance. Information about assisted accessibility may change, so check it before you travel.
Discover more destinations: Puteaux, Levallois-Perret, Ville-DĘĽavray, Courbevoie, Colombes, Montrouge, La Garenne-Colombes, Clamart.
For the overview of the wider region: Hauts-De-Seine.
