Saint-Louis signed his documents “Louis de Poissy”. Baptized in 1214, this city, located between the forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye and the bend of the Seine, was granted the right to trade in 1245 by the King of France. Its walls still bear witness to this commercial past. Welcome to “Terres de Seine”.
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Architectural route
Exit through Northern bus station and cross the road to bridge On May 26, 1944, the arches were damaged by the American bombings. In the past, these arches were used by fishermen to set their nets, and mills were placed on the bridge. After the bottom, look at his left pillar. In the air, very high, even higher. Two plaques commemorate 1876. on March 18 and 1910 On January 31, the Seine floods. It is hard to imagine that Sen rises from his bed and reaches a height of 7 meters. The 15-room gourmet hotel-restaurant is named on the left Sturgeon In memory of the 100-kilogram 3-meter fish caught by the owner on July 22, 1839.
Continue along this side of the river Seine along the pier or for protection from the sun under the double row of limestone painted by Claude Monet. It Villa Saint Louis where he lived from December 1881 to April 1883, is at the end of the road. Above the Seine floats this cloud of water lilies that he loved to paint. 20 meters away, in the corner the house of the architect Théophile Bourgeois From 1894, it expanded its intricate towers in accordance with its Neo-Norman and Neo-Medieval style, which spread to neighboring towns. Follow the park-side pavement (300 metres) then cross the tunnel leading to the park-side Meissonier Park.
Iron house
Meissonier Park, landscaped in the English style, is a public park named after artist and city mayor (1878-79) Ernest Meissonier. Its 12 hectares include a rose garden, a large pond and many remarkable trees. On top of the hill, that iron house appears in all its pristine whiteness. As you approach, you become aware of its metal structure, walls and roof, according to the stamp construction system patented by Belgian engineer Joseph Danley. On the first floor, the museum recalls the evolution of the city, its royal and commercial past, the importance of the railway (1843) in its opening. Animal sounds emanate from the exhibit above Livestock, the fair. (until November 6). From XIe From the 18th century to 1867, books, newspapers, and posters explain how Poissy supplied Paris with oxen, sheep, and calves.
Visits. €5 (€2 reduced rate) Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday, 13:00-18:00. Closed on July 14 and August 15. There is an elevator. Combined ticket with the Toy Museum: €7.
As well as : On July 29, 2022, Guinget evening from 19.30 with a free concert. The museum is open from 19:30 to 22:00, 2 euros.
Villa of Savoy
Leaving the garden, a 450m walk through the residential area leads to a 440m square detached house.2:. Built on stilts, its gently sloping ramp leads to the first level, leading to an 86m-long living room.2: and garden terrace 110m2:. On the second level: 70m of solarium2:. Le Corbusier’s work, completed in 1931 Villa Savoye built according to the 5-point theory: free plan, free facade, piles, garden roof, sash window. Totally innovative, with its sliding windows and panoramic views of the 7-hectare garden, the house was ordered from him this weekend by the wealthy insurers of the Savoys.
Visits. €8 (€6.50 on presentation of Navigo Pass). Audio guide and optional tour.
As well as : Exhibition of 12 works by visual artist Natalie Du Pasquier until September 25.
Return to the city center. buses 50, 51, 55.
Museum of toys
for the heart Museum of toys, is located within the walls of the abbey, a district with narrow and cobbled streets. Egyptian Roman stone toys, Middle Ages, Revolution, 1eh Empire… Through these toys, we trace the evolution of social classes such as the child’s place in the family, especially as games became educational and stimulating in the 1970s. phenakistoscope, zoetrope, praxinoscope. The museum will guide you. We love the many play areas for kids (puppets, puzzles, costumes).
Don’t miss the pass Notre Dame College Church (XII:e) whose two octagonal bell towers can be seen from afar. Stained glass windows of great beauty, a Gothic portal with Renaissance decoration and many reminders of Saint-Louis.
Visits. Wednesday to Friday 10:00-12:30, 13:30-18:00. Saturday and Sunday from 13:00 to 18:00. €7 (€18 for family), discounted price €5. Closed on July 14 and August 15. There is an elevator.
To finish: two nature activities
For athletes, from the college church, take the Chemin du Bord de l’eau, which leads (2.5 km) to Villennes-sur-Seine. Wake & Gliss Club: wakeboard, wakesurf, wakeskate, towed buoy… Contact: Alexis on 06 68 66 04 80.
drink Villennes inn. Sandy beach and comfortable chairs. Festive atmosphere.
Come back same route or take bus 26.
With the family, head from the bus station to Carri-sous-Poissy spend the afternoon at the Parc du Peuple de l’Herbe. Area: 113 ha, where the biodiversity of wetlands is fully expressed, ponds, reed beds, paddy fields, beach, towpath. Picnic, pétanque and basketball court, sports trail. 13 km of trails, including 2.8 km of the banks of the Seine. If the entrance to the park is free, then the visit to the insect house is paid: 7 euros.
To go bus n° 1, 2, 3, 98. Bus stop Maison des Insectes. Count 40 minutes (3 km) on foot.
Practical notebook
WHERE ARE WE GOING TO EAT LUNCH?
Sturgeon
Olivier Gremille, chef at Sturgeon and Master Chef of France, has created a recipe for pancakes with Noyau de Poissy (a liqueur made from apricot pulp). Closed Thursday, Sunday evenings and all of August.
6 Cr July 14 78300 Poissy. Such. 01 39 65 00 04.
Good hiding place
We love the warm turmeric bread and bowls of fresh and organic produce cooked on site by Cecil and Leith. To taste, I-Grec yogurts are made in Yvelines.
112 b, rue du General de Gaulle. Such. 06 19 63 58 03.
ASK ABOUT
Terres de Seine tourist office for reservations and certain excursions.
GO
From La Défense-Grande Arche, RER A, terminus. 23 minutes.
From Saint-Lazare Station, J Line, 20 minutes.
Source: Le Figaro
