Discover Meudon through two distinct highlights: its ponds and forest paths, and its connections with Auguste Rodin and the history of Hangar Y. When planning your visit, start by deciding what matters most: would you rather spend your time in the forest and by the ponds, or explore Meudon through its artist’s home, sculptures and the history of technology? Both themes offer concrete places to explore.

Forest, Ponds and Habitats

The ponds of Meudon are rich in wildlife and set in a forest close to the city; numerous ponds shape the landscape of the Meudon State Forest. They are popular spots for walkers, sports enthusiasts and anglers. The Meudon Ponds Walk follows eight kilometres of forest paths and is a specific route for anyone planning time to walk. The ponds are also important parts of the forest ecosystems. Amphibians such as frogs, toads and newts, dragonflies, and birds such as grey herons and mallards depend on these habitats. This links recreational use of the pond landscape with its ecological importance.

The creation of the ponds is also part of Meudon’s history. Most were created in the 17th century by Abel Servien, Marquis de Sablé and de Boisdauphin, and later by François Michel Le Tellier, Marquis de Louvois, to supply water to the gardens of the Château de Meudon. Their original purpose connects the pond landscape with the history of the château gardens.

Rodin and the History of Hangar Y

Auguste Rodin lived the last 20 years of his life at the Villa des Brillants. The Musée Rodin Meudon brings together the house, studio and park, offering a chance to discover Rodin’s sculptures and world. The villa presents the artist’s home, with a dining room, an adjoining drawing room and a studio. These rooms give the artist’s home a tangible form: the dining room and drawing room sit alongside the studio as a place of work.

Hangar Y adds industrial and aviation history to the area’s heritage. It was built in 1879 from parts of the Galerie des Machines at the World’s Fair. Part of the 17th-century French formal garden has been preserved on the nine-hectare Hangar Y site in Chalais-Meudon Park. There is also “L’Épopée du Hangar Y,” a 30-minute immersive and interactive mixed-reality experience. Visitors use provided headsets to step back in time at the site. The experience may vary depending on the programme; check in advance whether it is available during your visit.

Highlights for Your Stay

You can tailor your search to the experiences that matter most to you during your stay, without assuming a fixed itinerary.

Meudon Val Fleury station may be relevant for your journey: assistance is available to access it. If you need this assistance, confirm the current arrangements before travelling.

Discover more destinations: Bois-Colombes, Suresnes, Chaville, Châtenay-Malabry, Sèvres, Rueil-Malmaison, Levallois-Perret, Montrouge.

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