Bougival Things to Do

The collection and exhibits of the Musée Fournaise are devoted to the history of impressionism, as befits its location on the Île des Impressionnistes. It is housed on the upper level of the Maison Fournaise, originally a 19th-... more

When it comes to name-dropping, this cemetery knows no peer; it has been called the "grandest address in Paris." A free map of Père-Lachaise is available at the newsstand across from the main entrance.Everybody from Sara... more

This neo-Roman church is the work of architect Marcellin Vera, and was blessed by the archbishop of Paris after its completion on November 19, 1863. Linked with surrounding buildings by arched corridors, it occupies a central,... more

The Saint Marthe Parish of Pantin, part of the Saint-Denis diocese, is housed in a lovely, tan-colored stone church with a slate-roofed spire. Elaborate dentillation decorates the wallspace just below the roof, above an imposin... more

This castle is one of the best examples of French Baroque architecture, and the most well-preserved building designed by famed architect of the 17th Century, François Mansart. The interiors reflect the elegant symmetry that was... more

Between 1928 and 1931, Le Corbusier built this stunning villa for the businessman Pierre Savoye just outside of Paris. Considered a masterpiece of the twentieth Century, the white walls and stark lines of the building combine t... more

Classified as a historical monument and a Bâtiment de France, the Notre-Dame of Boulogne-Billancourt was constructed between 1319 and 1450. It is a place of pilgrimage close to the capital, and was originally a project of Phili... more

A remarkable "accessory" to this church is the organ, built in the beginning of the 17th Century and restored in 1990. The church itself was built in 1541 under the rule of François the First, representing a wide variety of arc... more

The faithful of Enghien and 15 other communities come together at the Église Réformée d'Enghien to worship. Other activities at the church include education for youth, bible study, demonstrations, self-help groups, conferences,... more

This church, built in the 20th Century and designed by architect Barbier Julien, is unusually oriented towards the west, built of concrete and cinder blocks, and roofed in flat tiles. Sculpture, paintings, and stained glass dec... more