Things to do in Pontoise

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Pontoise must see attractions

1. Eiffel Tower

Alongside the river Seine and in the Champ de Mars park, the 1,062-foot-tall (323-meter) Eiffel Tower attracts more than 7 million visitors annually. It has two restaurants, including the legendary Le Jules Verne on the second floor, and three viewing levels.
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Eiffel Tower which includes a city, a monument and heritage architecture

2. Louvre Museum

With miles of corridors and 15 acres (six hectares) of exhibition space, Paris’ largest museum is one of the biggest in the world. Its official title is Musée du Louvre, but is known to locals simply as “the Louvre.”
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Paris City Centre which includes a fountain, street scenes and heritage architecture

3. 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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Paris which includes heritage elements, street scenes and a city

4. Arc de Triomphe

While the vista from 164 feet (50 meters) above Paris will lure you to the top of the Arc de Triomphe, there’s much to see at the base of this landmark. It stands in the Place Charles de Gaulle where 12 straight avenues, including the Champs-Élysées, intersect and form “the star” of the city.
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Arc de Triomphe showing street scenes, night scenes and heritage architecture

5. 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 featuring signage, a city and a hotel

6. Notre-Dame

Until recently, a visit to Notre Dame Cathedral offered opportunities to step inside to attend a service, view centuries-old artworks, appreciate light streaming in through beautiful stained-glass windows, delve into a crypt or even tour the tall bell towers. Today view parts of the exterior draped in tarps and scaffolding while reconstruction is underway after a massive fire in April 2019.
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Notre Dame Cathedral which includes heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and heritage elements

7. Luxembourg Gardens

Despite its grandiose beginnings as the grounds for a royal palace, the 53-acre (23-hectare) Luxembourg Gardens is known as a park of the people.
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Luxembourg Gardens showing a garden as well as a large group of people

 

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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

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Pontoise

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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, Cergy Pontoise Leisure Island and St Christophe Business Park are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

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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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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.

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Les Pâtis

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

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Notre-Dame

When in Notre-Dame, you can plan a visit to Pontoise Cathedral and Cergy Pontoise Leisure Island, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Les Noyers

While Les Noyers might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Pontoise Cathedral and Cergy Pontoise Leisure Island.

Les Noyers
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Photo "Eragny" by Jean-Pierre Dalbéra (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Photo by Jean-Pierre Dalbéra (CC BY)

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