Joinville-Le-Pont offers more than one way to enjoy its waterfront: a year-round promenade along the Marne, a 597-metre-long tunnel on the Canal de Saint-Maur, and canoeing, kayaking and rowing opportunities each add a different dimension. There is also heritage on the island and a history of cinema. For planning your trip, it helps to distinguish between walks, historical themes and specific activities.
Riverside, island and heritage
The promenade along the Marne runs along Quai Gabriel Péri and Quai du Barrage and is open year-round. Île Fanac, an island in Joinville-Le-Pont, lies in the Marne and is classified as a picturesque heritage site. Parc paysager de l'Ile Fanac can be reached by a staircase and a lift installed in February 2011. This offers different features to choose from: a riverside path along the quays, an island with heritage status, and a park with two access routes.
Building history, navigation and film
Château le Parangon was built in the second half of the 17th century. The Canal de Saint-Maur adds a different chapter: in Joinville-Le-Pont, it includes a 597-metre-long tunnel that opened to navigation in 1821. The chateau and canal traffic therefore offer two distinct points of interest for those interested in architectural and transport history. Joinville-Le-Pont's cinema history is also associated with a specific name: the Studios de Joinville, also known as Studios Pathé. Visitors choosing cultural themes for their stay can thus explore the town through different perspectives: building history, navigation and film.
Canoeing, kayaking and rowing
Joinville Eau Vive offers kayaking on the Marne through various courses and outings. The activities also include introductory and advanced canoeing and kayaking sessions for young people and adults. Check current times and dates before your trip if you would like to plan one of these activities.
Rowing has a different focus: Aviron Marne et Joinville welcomes beginners and experienced rowers of all ages for recreational or competitive sport. Since April 2021, the club has held the “Patrimoine d'intérêt régional” label. The options therefore differ both in terms of sport and focus: Joinville Eau Vive offers, among other things, courses and outings, while rowing is available for recreational or competitive sport.
Garden, stage and cycling route
Parc du Parangon is a public garden created on the site of the former gardens of the “le Parangon” estate. Its facilities include, among other things, a children's playground and a basketball court. The garden thus offers specific activities beyond water sports, so your stay need not be limited to just one type of leisure activity.
Le Lapin Vert is a floating venue hosting concerts, theatre and other performances. If you are interested in the programme, check the current dates before visiting. For cyclists, the Les Boucles à vélo route runs along the quays of Joinville-Le-Pont to Pont de Joinville. Alongside activities on the water, there is therefore a specific cycling route and a venue to consider when planning your trip.
Discover more destinations
Discover more destinations: Le Perreux-Sur-Marne, Choisy-Le-Roi, Vitry-Sur-Seine, Boissy-Saint-Léger, Thiais, Villeneuve-Saint-Georges, Nogent-Sur-Marne, Sucy-En-Brie.
For the main travel overview: Val-De-Marne.
