Cergy Pontoise’s leisure island is a cool, relaxing place for young and old alike during the summer months. Between a sandy beach for sunbathing and a temple of water sports and activities, this is the perfect spot to escape the hustle and bustle of Paris and treat yourself to a day out of the ordinary. We take you on a tour of this leisure park, just 45 minutes from the capital by public transport.
A 5,000 m² beach 45 minutes from Paris
If you’re in the mood for a summer getaway before the start of the new school year, we’ve got the perfect idea for you. To get to the Ile de loisirs de Cergy Pontoise, all you have to do is take the RER A or the Transilien, then a bus, and your escapade can begin. The result is a huge complex combining a sandy beach with a sports and leisure centre, and the chance to indulge in all kinds of outdoor activities!
First and foremost, we’d like to mention the 5,000 square metre beach, an immense space for relaxing by the water. Well-equipped and supervised, it’s perfect for the little ones to play and splash about, and for the grown-ups who prefer to laze around. You don’t have to travel all the way to Normandy to cool off on the beach! And to keep things fun and aquatic, there’s a huge aquapark with slides and other facilities, as well as a surf wave!
For lovers of water sports and leisure activities, the Ile de Cergy abounds with rafting, waterskiing, rowing, sailing, aeroscoot and much more. But for those who want to stay on land and practice a sporting activity, there are plenty of facilities here too. Tennis, paddle tennis, archery, mountain biking, rock climbing, paintball…
In short, anything seems possible on the Ile de loisirs de Cergy. Whether you’re here to chill out or treat yourself to a sporting getaway, this complex based just a few kilometers from the capital is perfect!
📍Location: Île de loisirs de Cergy-Pontoise
💵 Prices: Parking low season: €5 – high season: €7 – Beach entrance: €7
📅 Summer opening hours: open daily from 12:00 to 19:00 on weekdays and from 10:30 to 19:30 at weekends.
Also read: Just an hour from Paris, this beach is the perfect destination for summer weekends.