The Route d’Asnières, it meanders from the Seine, past the Parque des Impressionnistes, all the way to the outskirts of Levallois-Perret. It’s said that, back in the 19th century, there were many mechanic workshops along its length. This road’s name is a nod to a neighboring town, Asnières-sur-Seine, towards which it points. But imagine this: it wasn’t always this way. The Route d’Asnières was born in 1875, an act of commerce between the town of Clichy and the city of Paris. Clichy sold a patch of land on the Seine for the monumental task of building a gas factory. A certain Gustave Eiffel was involved in the construction of this factory and its iconic gasometers. The Route d’Asnières acts as a memory of this period of industrial evolution. A time when Clichy was more than just a suburb. It was a hub – a center of production – a dynamic and essential part of the city’s infrastructure. From busy workshops to a thriving eco-district today, the Route d’Asnières acts as a reminder that Paris is in constant development. As you walk along this street, remember that the path before you is not just a road, it is a story.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to