L'Isle-Adam, Commune along River Oise in Val-d'Oise, France.
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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Île du Prieuré
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Pont du Cabouillet
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Château Conti
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Chapelle de Stors
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Maison des Joséphites de L'Isle-Adam
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Pavillon chinois de Cassan
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