Soisy-Sous-Montmorency lies in Val d’Oise, about 16 km north of Paris. The town stretches for approximately 3 km, from the shores of lac d’Enghien to the edge of the forêt domaniale de Montmorency. It is easily accessible via the A15 motorway and the public transport network. This makes it a destination for your stay with attractions ranging from a public garden and local history to a wooded section with valley views.
Garden and walking trail
The Parc du Val Ombreux covers 2.6 hectares and is a public garden open to everyone free of charge. You can stroll there, relax or enjoy outdoor activities. Exercise and relaxation are equally at home in the park, making it possible to spend time surrounded by greenery without making your visit all about hiking.
Another option is the Circuit des Chemins Escarpés, which runs partly through Soisy-Sous-Montmorency. A particularly wooded section offers beautiful views over the valley. The park and the circuit therefore have different focuses: a garden, a stroll and relaxation in one, and a trail through a wooded section with valley views in the other. If you plan to follow the route, check local conditions.
Local history and church
The site of Église Saint-Germain has been documented since 1205. After an earlier building was destroyed, the church was rebuilt in 1536; its restoration was completed in 1757. These dates describe different stages in the history of the site and the church. The church also has twelve carved oak choir stalls in the Renaissance style, classified as historic monuments in 1914. For a cultural and historical itinerary, the church offers both a long history as a site and a specific, named furnishing.
More activities
The Ferme pédagogique de Soisy teaches children about farm animals, including their way of life, diet and reproduction. Visits are by prior appointment. If you choose this activity, plan your visit for an agreed time.
La Vague has a swimming pool, a beginner pool, a leisure pool and a paddling pool. The four types of pool serve different purposes, giving you a clear idea of what to expect if a swimming pool visit suits your stay.
Wine-growing tradition and April events
Wine is also part of the local landscape and history: vineyards stretch across Soisy-Sous-Montmorency, and the town was already known for its wine in the Middle Ages. The combination of vineyards and a historic wine-growing tradition offers a different focus from the church, garden and walking trail.
At the Hippodrome d’Enghien-Soisy, the Prix de l’Atlantique and the Prix de la ville de Soisy-sous-Montmorency are among the major April events. If you want to plan your trip around one of these events, check the specific date. This lets you factor the event dates into your plans without assuming a date for any particular year.
Discover more destinations: Cormeilles-En-Parisis, Écouen, Presles, Aincourt, Le Thillay, Omerville, Survilliers, Eaubonne
For the overview of the wider region: Val-D'oise.
