Things to do in Pontoise

Activities, attractions and tours

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Top places to visit

1. Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower dominates the Paris skyline and forms an essential part of the heart-stopping Parisian panorama, viewable from the top of many of the city’s prominent landmarks. But there is no better view of the city than from the 276-metre high top floor observation area of the tower itself, where visitors can treat themselves to a glass of bubbly from the Champagne bar and toast their trip while feeling as though they are truly on top of the world.
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Gaze out over Paris from the top of its most important icon.

2. Louvre Museum

The Louvre offers 6 hectares of exhibition space housing some of the world’s most famous works of art. Visitors flock from around the globe, many drawn to the Louvre by the legendary Mona Lisa and other works including the marble statues of the Winged Victory of Samothrace and Venus de Milo. The Musée du Louvre - known to most simply as the Louvre – houses a vast collection of works with objects in the collections ranging in date from 5,000 B.C. to the 19th century.
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Spend the day wandering around the awe inspiring world-famous paintings, sculptures and decorative arts on offer at the Louvre.

3. Arc de Triomphe

Cutting an imposing figure at the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle, the Arc de Triomphe can be accessed from one of 12 tree-lined avenues, named after France’s military leaders, that radiate out to form a star. The most famous of these is the Champs-Elysées, with the Arc de Triomphe situated at its western end. Despite the near-constant stream of busy traffic, pedestrians are afforded plenty of space to wind in and out of the columns that form the base of this architectural masterpiece.
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Arc de Triomphe featuring street scenes, a city and heritage architecture

4. Champs-Élysées

Walk along the Avenue des Champs-Élysées and gaze up at the imposing Arc de Triomphe. Discover the history behind the intricate carvings decorating it. Enjoy the walk along the boulevard and shop in the designer stores lining the road.
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Champs Elysees showing a city, heritage architecture and a hotel

5. Notre-Dame

Notre Dame sits on le Île de la Cité, one of two natural islands situated in the middle of the Seine. Construction on the awe inspiring building at the heart of the city began in 1163, and was commissioned by Bishop Maurice de Sully to replace the 4th century cathedral dedicated to St. Stephen. Work was completed in the 14th century with the installation of the huge flying buttresses.
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Notre Dame Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and heritage elements

6. Palais Garnier

Treat yourself to an evening of classical entertainment at the Paris Opera (Opéra National de Paris). Admire the handsome architecture and luxurious interiors of Palais Garnier, the home of this historic French opera company. Learn about the 300-year-old past of the Paris Opera via art collections, multimedia displays and museum exhibits.
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7. Luxembourg Gardens

The Luxembourg Gardens date back to 1612, when the Palais du Luxembourg and its grounds were built at the request of Marie de Medici. The park opened to the public in the 19th century and the 21-hectare Luxembourg Gardens is today known as a park of the people. The palace now houses the French Senate.
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Wander through the tranquil Luxembourg Gardens at a leisurely pace and admire some of the monuments scattered within.

What to do in Pontoise

Popular places to visit

Pontoise Cathedral

Learn about the local history of Pontoise when you take a trip to Pontoise Cathedral. Discover the countryside while you're in the area.

Pontoise Cathedral

Areas of Pontoise

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Centre-Ville

Travelers like the historic sites in Centre-Ville, and Pontoise Cathedral is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Centre-Ville
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Saint-Martin

Saint-Martin is well-liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Pontoise Cathedral and Cergy Pontoise Leisure Island are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

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Quartier Canrobert

Though Quartier Canrobert might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pontoise Cathedral and Cergy Pontoise Leisure Island.

Quartier Canrobert
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Les Cordeliers

Though Les Cordeliers might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pontoise Cathedral and Cergy Pontoise Leisure Island.

Les Cordeliers
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Larris-Maradas-Palette-Bocages

Larris-Maradas-Palette-Bocages might not have many top sights, but Cergy Pontoise Leisure Island and Piscine Cergy are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Larris-Maradas-Palette-Bocages
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Marcouville

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Marcouville and surrounding area, you can visit Pontoise Cathedral and Piscine Cergy.

Marcouville