Discover Pont-Sainte-Marie

Pont-Sainte-Marie offers several distinct ways to plan a stay: Parc Lebocey in the heart of the town, the Église Notre-Dame de l’Assomption, a 16th-century building, as well as cultural activities, a quiz walk and a canoe and kayak treasure hunt on the Seine. When planning, you can decide whether nature, architecture, an exhibition period or a quiz activity is most important to you.

Green space and educational trail at Parc Lebocey

The 14-hectare Parc Lebocey is in the heart of Pont-Sainte-Marie. The grounds include wooded areas, a meadow and a pond. A 1.5-kilometre educational trail with 25 explanatory panels covers tree species, their origins and their uses. This allows you to explore the park both through its different landscape features and through a specific theme. The panels approach trees from several angles: they provide information not only about species, but also about their origins and uses. This offers a different focus for choosing what interests you than the church’s architectural history.

Gothic architecture and independent exploration

The Église Notre-Dame de l’Assomption is a listed 16th-century building. Its architecture is predominantly Gothic, with a light Renaissance influence dating from the final years of construction. Gothic character is therefore the starting point, while the later construction period adds another architectural nuance. You can explore the church independently using a smartphone and QR codes. This adds an independent way to explore to the historical and architectural themes.

Cinema and exhibitions throughout the year

The cultural activities also differ in their timing. Cinéma UTOPIA opened in late December 2022 and is the first eco-cinema to open in France. The “Talents Pontois” exhibition is scheduled every year for January and February at the Salle des Fêtes in Pont-Sainte-Marie; specific dates may vary with each edition. The contemporary art exhibition “Mosaïques” is scheduled for October at the same venue every two years. Its dates may also vary from one edition to another. For travel planning, the schedule and timing are particularly useful: Talents Pontois is scheduled annually at the start of the year, and Mosaïques is scheduled for October every two years. If one of the exhibitions affects your trip, check the dates for the specific edition.

Quiz walk and treasure hunt on the Seine

A walk in Pont-Sainte-Marie is enhanced by a quiz about cultural heritage, anecdotes and historical topics. This offers another way to explore local culture and history, alongside the church’s architectural history. The canoe and kayak treasure hunt on the Seine ends with a take-out at the church in Pont-Sainte-Marie. The two activities differ in format: the walk combines exercise with a quiz, while the treasure hunt combines canoeing or kayaking with a take-out at the church. The arrangements for the water activity may change; confirm them before your visit.

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