Pontoise Things to Do

This elegant ivy-entwined museum is situated in scenic Saint Denis, due north of Paris. Bouilhet-Christofle is France's only museum dedicated entirely to silversmith works. It invites you to traverse the centuries from the 19th... 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

The église Notre-Dame d'Auvers had its beginnings as a humble chapel, built in local stone around the end of the 11th Century. The apse and belltower were added in 1170, and the church body was built between 1190 and 1220. Thes... 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 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

This church was constructed during the 12th Century, with a Renaissance porche added to the northern face. It is now classified as a Historic Monument of France. Guided tours are available upon appointment with the Maison du To... more

The Evangelical Church of Courbevoie is a member of the Federation of Baptist Evangelical Churches of France and of the Protestant Federation of France, and believes primarily in the importance of brotherly love for all Christi... more

This church, constructed in 1866 and declared a basilica in 1898, is architecturally characteristic of the 19th Century. It is built in the shape of a Latin cross and topped by an imposing bell tower which rises to over 57 mete... more

This Château, originally built by an Italian banker in 1635, had fallen into disrepair when its transformation began in the 1980s. The Conseil Général du Val d'Oise bought the property in 1987, and entirely restored it for the... more

The Axe majeur is a defining feature of Cergy-Pontoise, a huge garden and work of art running three kilometers (1.8 miels) through the city and pointing towards Paris. It is composed of 12 stations, each one an invitation to ex... more