Conflans

Today we will show you a little glimpse of the beautiful town of Conflans. Just a 15 min train ride from Pontoise (train for St Lazare Gare) it is situated on the Seine river and has a lovely old town, parks, historic monuments and views over the Val d'Oise.

In Conflans you can discover some small restaurants, see the latest movie in the town cinema or just enjoy a walk along the river.

Pontoise - Le Musee Tavet Delacourt

This museum is housed in a lovely building from the 15th century that comes with a small garden with contemporary art displays. As all museums in Pontoise it has rather limited opening hours so find out in advance in order to avoid disappointment.

Pontoise - The site of the former castle

A climb up the hill to the site of the former castle will certainly be rewarded. Although the castle has been demolished quite a while back, there are a few attractions up here that make the hike worthwhile.

For all those into the arts, the charming Musée Pissaro opens its doors in the afternoons; from the surrounding park you get excellent views of the Oise valley and the town of Pontoise and the garden of the five senses is the ideal place for a little break from sightseeing.

The Historic Centre of Pontoise

There is a lot of history in Pontoise but even if you do not care too much about museums and the olden days, a walk through its lovely streets is definitely worthwhile.

The small houses and alleys make for the setting of a nice walk and there are some cute shops, brasseries and restaurants to be discovered.

Pontoise - La cathédrale Saint-Maclou

The beautiful cathedral dominates Pontoise from wherever you look at the town. It contains parts that date as far back as the 12^th century and boasts amazing stained glass windows as well as many other treasures.

Pontoise - The River Oise

The town of Pontoise is situated on the shores of the river Oise just a short distance from its estuary with the Seine River by the town of Conflans.
From its source in Belgium the Oise passes through beautiful landscapes with small towns and even a few castles. In the Val d’Oise it is mainly a source of recreation, you can take the bike along the River for example and enjoy a day outdoor.

This week: A tour through Pontoise

After one week of Paris we are returning to Pontoise this week to tell you a bit more of this charming little town. So keep checking our blog for new entries and do not forget to have a look at: www.pontoise-hotel.com!