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Clément-Ader Park, located in Muret, Haute-Garonne, is a tribute to Clément Ader, a pioneer of aviation born in this city. Designed by the Toulouse architect-urbanist Léon Jaussely in 1927, it is organized around the theme of the conquest of the air, with a landscape composition evoking a plane seen from the sky. His inauguration, on September 21, 1930, was presided over by Vincent Auriol, in the presence of Louis Blériot and Laurent Eynac, in front of 30,000 spectators. This outdoor museum park includes works by renowned sculptors such as Paul Landowski, author of L'Envolée d'Icare, as well as local artists such as André Abbal, Sylvestre Clerc and Gilbert Privat.

The park, which has been listed as a historic monument since January 25, 1999, is distinguished by its steles dedicated to the aviators and its preserved architectural elements: bridges, music kiosks, staircases and gardens. The town of Muret, owner of the site, wanted to create a memorial space as early as 1925, after the death of Clement Ader. The sculptures, made between 1928 and 1930, illustrate the technical and artistic innovation of the period, combining historical homage and contemporary creation.

Among the particularities of the park, its aerial shape seen from the sky and the diversity of the works exhibited make it a unique place. The music kiosk, still present today, recalls its initial use as a space for relaxation and culture for the inhabitants. The materials and layout of the elements reflect the architectural trends of the 1930s, between classicism and modernity, while celebrating the French aeronautical heritage.

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