Nogent-Sur-Marne: Culture and walks along the Marne

When choosing where to stay, specific themes are more useful than a general picture of a place. In Nogent-Sur-Marne, points of interest range from a historic covered hall and an exhibition on the history of the banks of the Marne to riverside walking paths and seasonal activities on the water.

Culture and history in Nogent-Sur-Marne

The Pavillon Baltard has stood in Nogent-Sur-Marne since 1976. It is a listed historic monument and is also considered the only surviving remnant of the Grandes Halles de Paris, built in 1850. The building has been converted into a cultural centre. It hosts private clients for conferences and events; concerts and performances for audiences of 500 to 2,500 people are also held there, as are events organised by the town. The Pavillon therefore combines a distinctive architectural history with a specific focus on events.

The Musée de Nogent-sur-Marne has a permanent exhibition on the history of the banks of the Marne. Its collections comprise more than 6,000 catalogued items. The exhibition theme and the size of the collection offer two distinct points of interest for visitors: the permanent exhibition focuses on the history of the riverbanks, while the figure indicates the extent of the catalogued collection.

The Église Saint-Saturnin also reveals different historical periods. It was built in the 12th century on the site of a Merovingian chapel and has a Romanesque bell tower dating from the early 13th century. At the Carré des Coignard, by contrast, a historic residence and present-day cultural functions come together: the Carré is housed in a country house dating from the late 17th century and contains an exhibition gallery as well as the Francis Poulenc Conservatory of Music and Dramatic Arts. From 1713 to 1794, the house belonged to the Coignard family, a dynasty of royal printers that included members of the Académie française.

The Maison nationale des artistes holds exhibitions featuring works by artists who live there as well as by artists from outside the institution. Together, these places offer a varied cultural picture: historic religious and residential architecture, collections on the history of the banks of the Marne, a gallery and temporary exhibitions each have their own focus.

The banks of the Marne, walking paths and seasonal activities

The Promenade Yvette Horner / Île-de-Beauté is a 1.5-kilometre footpath shaded by large trees. It connects the banks of the Marne towards Le Perreux or Joinville. The promenade is also part of the GR 14A, a variant of the GR 14 between Paris and the Belgian Ardennes. For navigation, both the local path along the Marne and its connection to this long-distance hiking route are relevant.

The Clos de Plaisance is a 13,000-square-metre natural area open to the public. It invites visitors to stroll and enjoy quiet contemplation. Check the access arrangements before your visit; visitor rules may also change.

From the public area of Terrasses de la Marne, visitors can take part in supervised weekly kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding activities. The programme is seasonal, and details may change, so check the dates and current programme information before making plans. Beginners receive an introduction in a practice channel. More experienced participants follow a 1.5-hour water trail, which the supervisor adapts to the weather and hydrological conditions. The promenade offers a walking route, while the water-based activity is a supervised seasonal option with a set duration.

Discover more destinations: Saint-Maur-Des-Fossés, Orly, Fontenay-Sous-Bois, La Queue-en-Brie, Villecresnes, Bry-Sur-Marne, Limeil-Brévannes, Le Perreux-Sur-Marne

For the overview of the wider area: Val-De-Marne.