Things to see and do in France

Saint Martin Church of Achères

It is a beautiful church not very far from Saint-Germain-en-Laye. It is one of the best places to see in France. It is present on the edge of the Val-d'Oise and easily reached by local transportation medium. It was built in the 12th century, and the bell was completely renovated in the 20th century.

Villa Savoye

It is also one of the best French tourist attractions, which one must check when in France. It is also called “Les Heures Claires”. It was built between 1928 and 1931 by the renowned architect Charles-Edouard Jeanneret aka Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Ticket Price - 8€
Address: 82 rue de Villiers 78300 Poissy
Open: Tuesday to Saturday
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Le Sax

The SAX is for music lovers and is also one of the major French tourist attractions. It is a public place established in November 1991. And a public industrial and commercial establishment (EPIC) of the City of Achères since January 1, 2012. You can check the upcoming events on the website. The SAX website.

  • On the SAX online ticket office (open 24/7 – no additional cost)
  • By phone on 01 39 11 86 21
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Pandora Cinema

The Pandora Cinema is a three screens establishment, and it runs multiple programs in a day. It is worth checking the place if you are a cinephile. The place is well-connected with the local transportation system and offers many options to hang out with friends.

Address: 6 allée Simone Signoret, 78260 Achères
Téléphone: 0139220123

Events and Festivities

Many students want to know about things to do in France after they land and settle in the new land. Besides the regular recreational activities, the city of romance offers a lot more to international students. Events and festivals take place throughout the year. The famous ones are the Ultrazic and Celery festivals.

Restaurants

A few popular restaurants and famous fast-food chains are present in France, where one can visit for a great food experience.
They are also the French tourist attractions among food lovers. The famous ones are:

Desi Food

Timing: Monday - Saturday: 11:00 - 14:00 & 19:00 - 22:00
Address: 60ter Boulevard Rosphieire 78300 Poissy, France
Phone: +33 7 87 57 52 78

Taj Mahal (Indian Restaurant)

Timing: 12:00 to 14:00 and 19:00 to 22:30
Average price list 25€

Happy Sushi (Japanese Restaurant)

Timing: 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. (Mon to Sat) 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. (Sunday)
Average price list 10 to 15 euros

Libani Food

Timing: Monday - Saturday: 11:00 - 14:00 & 19:00 - 22:00
Address: 60ter Boulevard Rosphieire 78300 Poissy, France
Phone: +33 7 87 57 52 78

Taco Francais (Mexican Restaurant)

Timing: Monday to Sunday 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Address: 14 avenue Stalingrad, 78260 Achères

Mc Donald

Address: Zac du Chemin Neuf Center commercial E.leclerc Avenue WA Mozart

Groceries

There are enough supermarket chains present in the area to suffice groceries need. These are:

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Franprix

  • It is the most popular supermarket chain in France. It has at least one store in almost every neighbourhood.
  • Address: 9 avenue de Stalingrad 78260 Achères
  • Open: Monday to Sunday 10.30AM to 10.30PM.

E. Leclerc Achères

  • It is a cooperative of traders and a supermarket that predominantly sells food of French origin.
  • Address: 3 avenue Wa Mozart 78260 Achères
  • Open: Monday to Saturday 8.30AM to 8.30PM

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Picard

  • It is a French food company. It is into the manufacturing and retail distribution of frozen products. You can get a wide range of frozen products at their stores.
  • Address: Zac du Chemin Neuf 28 rue de Communes 78260 Achères
  • Open: Monday to Saturday 9AM to 7.30PM

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Leader Price

  • It is a French discount store chain of the Group Casino. It is popular among international students.
  • Address: Zac du Chemin Neuf avenue Mozart 78260
  • Open: Monday to Saturday 9AM to 9PM