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Arc de Triomphe
Monumental triumphal arch honouring those who fought for France, standing at the western end of the Champs-Élysées.
24 km · about 30 min drive
Île-de-France, France · Europe
Pontoise works well as a base: 5 minutes from Osny, 25km from Sacré-Cœur Basilica (Basilique du Sacré-Cœur).
Pontoise is a town located in Île-de-France, France. With a population of 30,290, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Pontoise sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Pontoise to your route.
Pontoise (French pronunciation: [pɔ̃twaz] ) is a commune north of Paris, France. It is located 28.4 km (17.6 mi) from the centre of Paris, in the "new town" of Cergy-Pontoise.
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Pontoise is located in Île-de-France, France, Europe. The coordinates are 49.0500 latitude, 2.1000 longitude.
Pontoise has a population of approximately 30,290 people, making it a town in France.
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Monumental triumphal arch honouring those who fought for France, standing at the western end of the Champs-Élysées.
24 km · about 30 min drive
cathedral
Romano-Byzantine basilica crowning the summit of Montmartre, offering sweeping panoramic views across Paris.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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Legendary Parisian cabaret with its iconic red windmill, birthplace of the modern can-can dance since 1889.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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The striking automotive showroom and brand experience on the Champs-Élysées showcasing French automotive design and innovation.
25 km · about 30 min drive
cafe
Renault's flagship lifestyle space on the Champs-Élysées combining concept cars, a boutique, and a stylish cafe-restaurant.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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World-famous tree-lined avenue stretching from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
25 km · about 30 min drive
museum
A jewel of a museum in the Tuileries housing Monet's monumental Water Lilies murals in two purpose-built oval rooms.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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Lavish 19th-century opera house in Paris with its ornate facade, grand staircase, and Chagall-painted ceiling.
26 km · about 30 min drive
April to October
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