At 9 hectares, Parc Georges Heller is the largest park in Antony managed by the municipal services. It is located on the grounds of 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, grey herons and squirrels can be observed there.
Those wishing to discover Antony as a destination can rent a holiday apartment.
Nature and paths
Antony's three greenways – the Coulée verte des Godets, the Coulée verte du Paradis and the Coulée verte, Promenade des Vallons de la Bièvre – offer paths for walking and cycling; two of them can also be used on horseback. The last-mentioned greenway is accessible along its entire length and runs through Antony.
Culture and history
The Église Saint-Saturnin is the oldest building in the municipality of Antony; a chapel has been documented on this site since 829. By decree of 19 October 1928, it was listed as a historic monument.
The Maison des Arts is housed in an 18th-century townhouse and serves as a centre for temporary exhibitions in the city of Antony. It offers free admission and facilities designed to ensure visitors' accessibility and comfort. Its seasonal programmes include photography, international art, and modern and contemporary art.
Events
The Théâtre Firmin-Gémier – Patrick Devedjian hosts various performances and concerts, including more than 100 performances per year.
The Espace Cirque d'Antony offers 4,400 m² of space for circus tents; since 2003, companies have presented new creations or worked there as part of residencies.
The Espace Vasarely includes rooms for conventions, conferences, receptions, exhibitions and concerts, as well as additional rehearsal rooms. Throughout the year, it regularly hosts open stages for amateur musicians of all styles and age groups. The three studios at the Espace Vasarely serve as rehearsal and recording studios for musicians of various styles.
Parks and city life
Parc Bourdeau is a 1.2-hectare green space in the immediate vicinity of Antony's city centre. It has a children's playground for children aged two to eight. Parc Bourdeau can be accessed via 20, rue Velpeau or via allée Louise; the entrance is suitable for people with reduced mobility. The park is home to a remarkable silver lime tree and a young Virginia tulip tree.
The Le Sélect cinema is located in the heart of Antony's city centre. The establishment of a market in Antony was authorised by royal decree in 1545; the market in Antony's city centre includes food retailers as well as florists and booksellers.
Antony has a 650 m² toy library dedicated to play for children and adults.
More destinations: Sceaux, Gennevilliers, Montrouge, Vanves, Clichy, Ville-Dʼavray, Sèvres, Neuilly-Sur-Seine
