Malakoff-Plateau de Vanves: history and sights
Served by: metro line 13.
Did you know?
Named in honour of the Battle of Malakoff, a decisive Franco-British victory during the siege of Sevastopol in the Crimean War in 1855.
Anecdote
The capture of the Malakoff fort in 1855 marked a decisive turning point leading to the fall of Sevastopol and the end of the siege.
Around Malakoff-Plateau de Vanves
- Marché aux Puces de Vanves, 400 m away — A secondhand market known for its quality finds, more intimate in scale than the one at Saint-Ouen.
- Parc des expositions, 950 m away — An exhibition space hosting various trade and public shows.
- Mairie de Malakoff, 350 m away — The Malakoff town hall, a dynamic town in the close southern suburbs known for its cultural scene.