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Things to see in Pontoise (France): 20 places and when to go
Pontoise is a town in France, and this site lists 20 places in and around it, mainly History (7), Hiking (4), Museums and art (3). The best known are Maubuisson Abbey, Pontoise Cathedral and Val Abbey. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 02. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 49.0482, 2.1
- Places
- 20 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (7) · Hiking (4) · Museums and art (3) · Temples (3) · Nature (3) · With kids (3)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), 33 km as the crow flies
What to see in Pontoise
The places in and around Pontoise, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Maubuisson AbbeyAbbey located in Val-d'Oise, in France1.3 km
- Pontoise CathedralCathedral located in Val-d'Oise, in France335 m
- Val AbbeyAbbey located in Val-d'Oise, France9.8 km
- Moubarak Mosque, Val-d'OiseMosque in Saint Prix, France12 km
- Château de VilletteCastle12 km
- Maison d'Émile Zola à MédanMuseum in Médan, France13 km
- Musée d'Art et d'Histoire Pissarro - PontoiseFrench art museum in Pontoise5 m
- réserve naturelle régionale du marais de StorsNature reserve in Île-de-France9.9 km
- Auberge RavouxHistoric landmark in French village of Auvers-sur-Oise5.8 km
- Dolmen de la Pierre PlateHistory14 km
- Ferme Brasserie du VexinBrewery16 km
- Go ParkWith kids1.5 km
- GRP de la Ceinture Verte, étape 13 : Les terres d'enfance de Jean GabinHiking8.3 km
- GRP de la Ceinture Verte, étape 14 : Les paysages de Van Gogh et la ville nouvelle de CergyHiking1.3 km
- GRP de la Ceinture Verte, étape 15 : Les boucles de l’Oise en frange du parc naturel régional du VexinHiking5.4 km
- GRP de la Ceinture Verte, étape 17 : La forêt de Saint-Germain-en-LayeHiking13 km
- Île de loisirs de Cergy-PontoiseWith kids4.4 km
- l'Olivier CaféBrewery18 km
- RapidsWith kids4.1 km
- Tourbière Du Nid D'AigleProtected area in France13 km
When to go to Pontoise
The best time to visit Pontoise is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:27
- FebPossible9:54
- MarBest time11:34
- AprBest time13:28
- MayBest time15:05
- JunBest time15:58
- JulBest time15:36
- AugBest time14:11
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:30
- NovPossible8:51
- DecPossible8:02
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 02. In April, 20 of the 20 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Pontoise
The nearest main airport is Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG, Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)), 33 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Paris304 places26 km
- Versailles, Yvelines57 places28 km
- Thoiry24 places31 km
- Senlis23 places40 km
- Beauvais11 places43 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Pontoise?
The best known: Maubuisson Abbey, Pontoise Cathedral, Val Abbey, Moubarak Mosque, Val-d'Oise, Château de Villette. In all, 20 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Pontoise?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 02.
How do you get to Pontoise?
The nearest main airport is Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG), 33 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Pontoise as the destination and these 20 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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