Cergy Tour Packages

Booking a Cergy tour is a great idea because it seems like one of those destinations- off the beaten track- reveling in rich cultural history.

What makes this town interesting for tourists is that it has been used as a filming location for I… comme Icare, a Henri Verneuil’s film starring Yves Montand. It was released in 1979. The EDF-GDF tower designed by Renzo Moro is from where they shot the assassination of the president, Marc Jerry. The commune was chosen because of its innovative architecture, way ahead of its time in the 1980s. 

How to reach

While making a Cergy tour plan, be prepared to not get any direct flights. One can take a flight from all major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, etc. The best airlines are Jey Airways, Air France, Air India, among others. A direct flight from Delhi to Paris takes about 10 hours, and then about 30 minutes ahead of it, you can reach the Cergy commune via a car or a train. 

Best time to visit

Spring (March-May)

Spring is a great time in Cergy with beauty all around. Everything is lust and ripe and people love to walk around at this time exploring the town. Tourists cycling around town and picnics are a common sight during these months. No better time than this to plan a Cergy trip.

Summer (June-August)

With over eight hours of sunshine each day, Cergy is bright and lit up during this time. There could be unexpected showers here so carrying an umbrella is a great idea. Wear cotton clothes and apply ample sunscreen when visiting the commune this time. The temperature ranges from 16 to 24 degrees Celcius.

Autumn (September-December)

With an average temperature of about 13 degrees Celcius, Autumn is also a good time to visit Cergy. If booking Cergy tour packages, you will also find a lot of other tourists. The nights are cooler compared to the days, sometimes having a temperature average of 10 degrees or lower. So it could be nippy for a few people.

Winter (December-February)

The months are extremely cold with temperatures down to 1 degree Celcius. It gets very cold and a little tough for tourists to navigate through the town. Pack enough woolens, you will need them to keep you warm during the biting cold.

Places to visit

1. Axe Majeur

A monument located in Cergy, this is right in the heart of the city designed by an Israeli sculptor, Dani Karavan in 1980. Here’s a fun fact, the axis is still unfinished compared to the original plan, the monument has 12 stations, which includes a leaning tower, a footbridge, and an island.

2. Pontoise Upper Town

Inspirational for the celebrated painter, Camille Pissarro, the upper town of Pontoise is very close from Cergy. Built between the 12th and the 16th century, this town combines Rennaisance, Primitive Gothic, and Flamboyant Gothic styles. There is also a Camille Pissarro Museum where you can find beautiful pictures of Pontoise from 1866 yo 1883.

3. St. Christopher Church

A Catholic parish located in Cergy, France, the St. Christopher Church comes with Renaissance architecture and a Romanesque bell tower. The church is one of rich history and cultural references and one must befriend a local or get a guide to learn all about it. Most Cergy Holiday packages have this destination on the tour.

4. Pontoise et ses Souterrains

The world below the Pontoise, these quarries are ancient with rocks, cellars, underground rooms, and other cellars. It is a very interest point of interest in Cergy- Pontoise. There are many Sunday tours for people that throw light on the stunning vaults and other military installations from the 1100s to 1600s.

5. Auvers-sur-Oise

A few minutes from Cergy, the town of Auvers-sur-Oise is associated with Vincent van Gogh, an impressionist master painter. He spent a lot of time in this town and drew inspiration from it. Stop by at the home of Paul Gachet in this town, which gives you insights into the last days of the painter’s life. Gachet was a doctor who became friends with Gogh in his last days and hosted him.