L'Isle-Adam

L'Isle-Adam is a town along the River Oise in the department of Val-d'Oise in France. It sits on a river island and the banks, surrounded by woods and sand areas used as beaches.

The town attracted many painters and writers during the 19th century, including Daubigny and Balzac, who worked here by the river. The settlement grew into a center of artistic life in the region as a result.

The name comes from its position on a river island and recalls the Adam family who owned the territory for centuries. Today visitors come mainly to walk along the riverbank and relax on the beaches beside the Oise.

The railway station links the town to Paris and other settlements in Val-d'Oise. Those exploring the river valley will find paths through the woods and along the banks that also lead to the swimming areas.

The Parc de Cassan holds two hexagonal pavilions with pagoda roofs dating from the 18th century. They are among the few Chinese structures from the Enlightenment period surviving in the region.

Location: Val-d'Oise

Location: arrondissement of Pontoise

Elevation above the sea: 54 m

Shares border with: Champagne-sur-Oise, Butry-sur-Oise, Mériel, Mours, Nerville-la-Forêt, Parmain, Presles, Valmondois, Villiers-Adam

Address: 95290 L'Isle-Adam, France

Phone: +33134081919

Email: s.communication@ville-isle-adam.fr

Website: https://ville-isle-adam.fr

GPS coordinates: 49.11111,2.22278

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:31