What to do in Pontoise

Activities, attractions and tours
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Pontoise Attractions

Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Pontoise has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Pontoise, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Pontoise with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Places of interest in Pontoise

Pontoise is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Pontoise, and make it a breeze to explore Pontoise and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Pontoise to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit to Pontoise, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Pontoise.

Pontoise attractions

Pontoise has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Pontoise to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Pontoise.

Looking for things to do in Pontoise can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Pontoise or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Pontoise attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails!

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Top places to visit

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 heritage architecture, a monument and a city

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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Home to the Mona Lisa, and instantly recognizable by its glass pyramid, this landmark has vast collections of well-known art from France and around the world.

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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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 featuring street scenes, night scenes and a city

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 showing signage, a hotel and heritage architecture

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 showing heritage architecture, heritage elements and a church or cathedral

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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You’ll find a leafy oasis within the busy Latin Quarter, complete with picturesque statues, fountains and an orchard.

Popular places to visit

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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

Explore areas of 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

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

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Quartier Canrobert

When in Quartier Canrobert, 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 Pâtis

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

Les Pâtis
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Notre-Dame

While there might not be top attractions in Notre-Dame, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pontoise Cathedral and Cergy Pontoise Leisure Island.

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Les Noyers

Les Noyers might not have many top sights, but Pontoise Cathedral and Cergy Pontoise Leisure Island are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Les Noyers

Day trip destinations from Pontoise

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

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