Clamart

Clamart is a commune in the Hauts-de-Seine department southwest of Paris, sitting at roughly 120 meters elevation between older neighborhoods and more modern residential areas. The layout shifts from the dense historic core to more spacious zones developed during the 1960s.

The town gained international notice in 1962 when Lieutenant-Colonel Bastien-Thiry led a failed assassination attempt against President de Gaulle here. That episode long shaped how the commune appeared in postwar French history.

The commune is home to the Jacques Monod High School and many educational facilities that shape daily life. Local markets and shops animate the streets around the historic center, while newer districts are more spacious and attract families.

Transilien suburban trains connect the station to Paris, while several bus lines serve neighboring communes. Visitors wanting to explore the different neighborhoods should allow time for walking, as the terrain can be hilly in places.

The commune's name entered French culinary vocabulary because peas were once grown here. Dishes labeled „à la Clamart

Location: canton of Le Plessis-Robinson

Location: Hauts-de-Seine

Location: arrondissement of Antony

Location: Grand Paris

Elevation above the sea: 136 m

Shares border with: Vanves, Malakoff, Châtillon, Fontenay-aux-Roses, Le Plessis-Robinson, Vélizy-Villacoublay, Meudon, Issy-les-Moulineaux, Châtenay-Malabry, Bièvres

Phone: +33146623535

Email: mairie@clamart.fr

Website: https://clamart.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.80083,2.26194

Latest update: December 13, 2025 16:07