Standing on the banks of the river Seine, the town of Colombes offers a breath of fresh air on the outskirts of Paris. It has to be said that this town in the department of Hauts-de-Seine and its surrounding area have plenty of sporting and cultural activities to offer fans of the great outdoors. Art enthusiasts will be delighted to know that Hauts-de-Seine is also packed with a fascinating cultural heritage.
After all, this is where the impressionist movement began. In Colombes and the neighbouring towns, there are hundreds of ways to let off steam and enjoy the outdoor activities available. This sports complex was built around a racecourse in and converted into a stadium in It has hosted more than international sporting events , including the football World Cup final, 42 French Cup finals and 79 matches featuring the France football team.
In addition, the Olympic Games opening ceremony and athletics competitions were held here in As an anniversary tribute to this historic event , years later the stadium hosted the hockey events for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Among other facilities, it comprises several synthetic grass football and rugby pitches, as well as a new athletics ground that will delight sporty parents and children alike! In the Domaine du Moulin Joly, thus named because of its flour mill, the English-style park featured waterfalls and streams, a coffee shop and a menagerie.
During the French Revolution, the estate was sold and redeveloped over the centuries by a succession of new owners. After the mill was destroyed, some of the trees felled and the islands joined up with the riverbanks of Colombes, this vast stretch became a public park in Sports enthusiasts can make the most of the Olympic swimming pool , the skating rink and the tennis courts.
Between the merry-go-round and 3 play areas, children of all ages will find plenty to keep them occupied, while nature lovers will make the most of a section of the Blue Promenade. This 9-km section runs along the entire length of the park, offering walkers and cyclists a pleasant, stress-free route between Colombes and Rueil-Malmaison.
