Base de Loisirs de Cergy-Pontoise: Water Sports and Barbecue, beach opening

Get your summer off to a great start by heading to theÎle de loisirs de Cergy-Pontoise to discover its many activities. This exceptional 250-hectare green space, located in the heart of the Oise loop, offers a wide range of activities for all ages. As well as being a paradise for water sports enthusiasts and swimmers, the site also offers the ideal setting for convivial barbecues with friends and family.

The island's flagship facilities include a waterski lift, the only one of its kind in the Paris region, and a whitewater stadium, the only one of its kind in Europe, ideal for kayaking, rafting and hydrospeed. The Aquajump also promises a thrilling ride!

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The beach, the only part of the Leisure Island where bathing is authorized and supervised, extends over 5,000m² of fine sand, dotted with palm trees and straw huts. From mid-June 2025, it will be open every Wednesday and weekend, then every day in July and August.

A giant 150 m slide and its multi-track straight slide will seduce the adventurous, while the paddling pool and its water games will be a place of joy for the little ones.

What's more, an aquatic area specially designed for toddlers, with a depth of 10 cm, allows them to cool off while ensuring their safety. A true oasis of pleasure for the whole family! Beyond the recreational aspect, the island also offers a catering service, a stay center, reception rooms for seminars and weddings, a sports hall, outdoor and indoor tennis courts, and an adventure course.

To round off your day, enjoy a delicious barbecue with family and friends. L'Île de loisirs has carefully laid out dedicated areas for these convivial moments. However, to ensure everyone's well-being and respect for this exceptional environment, it is essential to observe certain rules when using these facilities.

So pack your picnic basket, your sports equipment and your swimsuit to make the most of this magnificent Île de Loisirs in Cergy-Pontoise. Make the summer of 2023 a memorable one by enjoying every moment of relaxation, sport and sharing in this exceptional green setting.

This natural setting, ideal for outings with family and friends, is easily accessible, just 32 km from Paris, 18 km from Argenteuil and 13 km from Poissy. Don't hesitate to come and have fun, get some fresh air and relax at theÎle de loisirs de Cergy-Pontoise for a memorable summer experience in 2025!

On the program for summer 2025 at the Ile aux Loisirs in Cergy-Pontoise:

• beach: over 5,000 m² of fine sand with swimming area, €7 adults, €5 children under 12, free for children under 3
• water ski lift: a 280-meter cable for water skiing or wakeboarding, from €9
• surf wave: Europe's largest outdoor surf wave, from €12.80
• padel tennis: from €14 for 1 hour
• aquaparc Projet X: 3,000 m² playground
• kayak & paddle: from €10 (kayak), from €15 (paddle)
• Children's Kingdom: merry-go-rounds and inflatables, from age 1
• pedal boats, electric boat or catamaran, from €25 per hour
• accrobranche: 6 squirrel courses (from 6 years), 6 coyote courses (from 1m50), "Village des Elfes" adventure course (from 3 years)
• aeroscoot: up to 5 metres high, aboard the Aeroscoot or Flyboard
• benji ejection and vertigo fly: rubber-band expulsion, from 5 to 23 meters high, from €12
• rafting: from €15
• circus school: courses and special events

Note: Access is free for pedestrians and cyclists, but car parking is charged from 9am to 7pm in mid and high season (€6 per vehicle). The Leisure Island is open 24 hours a day, with vehicle access from 8am to 9pm from October to March, and from 7am to 10pm from April to September.