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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
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Pontoise
Île-de-France, France · Europe
About Pontoise
Pontoise works well as a base: 5 minutes from Osny, 25km from Sacré-Cœur Basilica (Basilique du Sacré-Cœur).
Pontoise is in Île-de-France, France, with about 30,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Osny, about 4 km away.
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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What is there to see near Pontoise?
Within an hour or so of Pontoise: Arc de Triomphe (24 km), Sacré-Cœur Basilica (Basilique du Sacré-Cœur) (25 km), Moulin Rouge (25 km), DS World Paris (25 km).
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The nearest famous roads are Rouen-Les-Essarts.
Where is Pontoise?
Pontoise is in Île-de-France, France, about 4 km from Osny.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 30,290
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Île-de-France
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 49.0500, 2.1000
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in France
Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.
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Worth the detour from Pontoise
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
Sacré-Cœur Basilica (Basilique du Sacré-Cœur)
Romano-Byzantine basilica crowning the summit of Montmartre, offering sweeping panoramic views across Paris.
25 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Moulin Rouge
Legendary Parisian cabaret with its iconic red windmill, birthplace of the modern can-can dance since 1889.
25 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
DS World Paris
The striking automotive showroom and brand experience on the Champs-Élysées showcasing French automotive design and innovation.
25 km · about 30 min drive
cafe
Atelier Renault
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
landmark
Champs-Élysées
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
Musée de l'Orangerie
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
landmark
Palais Garnier
Lavish 19th-century opera house in Paris with its ornate facade, grand staircase, and Chagall-painted ceiling.
26 km · about 30 min drive
Driving in France
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.85/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€10.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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