Culture Val-D'Oise

Le Pecq, a charming town in the Yvelines department, offers a wealth of activities and discoveries for visitors. For starters, new residents and those looking for social ties can turn to the AVF Accueil des Villes Françaises. This voluntary association offers friendly events to discover the town's environment and make new friends. AVFs operate on a voluntary basis, offering a warm and caring welcome. In addition to the activities offered by the AVF, Le Pecq also offers many tourist sites to visit, such as the Quai Voltaire, where the AVF address is located, as well as other historical monuments and parks.

Cergy, a town in the Paris region, offers a wide range of cultural and leisure activities thanks to the Association Accueil des Villes Françaises (AVF). AVF Cergy offers a wide range of activities to help newcomers meet new people and discover the region. Activities are led by volunteers and include cultural visits, fun and sporting activities, as well as convivial meals. Welcome centers are held every week in different parts of the city, providing a meeting point for local residents.

Saint-Cloud is a town in the Île-de-France region. For newcomers to Saint-Cloud, the voluntary association AVF (Accueil des Villes Françaises) is there to help them integrate into their new town.

Inaugurated in 2023, this futuristic 2,200 m² space-ship offers countless possibilities. From books and magazines to DVDs and even toys and board games, you'll find everything you need to satisfy your cultural needs. Surrounded by an immense landscaped park, the splendid venue also boasts an auditorium offering a rich program of encounters with a wide range of cultural players.

Promotes the Guyanese community, its leisure, culture and culinary art.

In the heart of the Vexin region, the Frépillon Library welcomes its users into a world of discovery. It's the ideal place for schoolchildren to nurture their imaginations and take part in creative workshops and events of all kinds throughout the year. Adults are also catered for, with collections of novels, magazines and guides, alongside living, working and relaxation areas: the structure contributes to access to reading and the dissemination of knowledge for all.

This association has already achieved remarkable actions and remains anchored in a great dynamic thanks to its many projects. Grain of sand works for medical and school assistance in the Agadez region. The volunteers of this association have set up four schools in the Tidène Valley (in Sakafat, Tissawaten, Arrarouss and Tibouhet) and open several care centres. In spite of the transport difficulties she encounters, the association has already «delivered» two tons of Niger school supplies in 1998, 500 kg of medicines…

The Médiathèque Georges-Pompidou welcomes residents of Saint-Leu-La-Forêt and the surrounding area to a peaceful, bucolic setting. In a bright 800 m² building, over 55,000 documents in all media (novels, comics and manga, music and films, etc.) are available for on-site consultation and loan. And between two readings, relaxation and work areas with computers, as well as a program of activities, invite you to extend your visit.

The Beauchamp multimedia library is housed in a magnificent 1,200 m², two-storey building, which boasts no fewer than 15,000 books for adults and children (comics, manga, novels, etc.), as well as 3,200 audio documents. In addition to the wide range of books on offer, there are several areas dedicated to working in complete tranquillity. Our highly professional staff will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

As part of the Val Parisis public reading network, the 1,600 m² André-Malraux multimedia library opens its doors to visitors of all ages, eager to immerse themselves in a rich collection of over 100,000 documents (books, comics, CDs and DVDs, board games, video games, sheet music, language methods, press). In addition, a wide range of activities are on offer, including creative and digital workshops, readings and other intergenerational events.

A branch library of Médiathèque André-Malraux, it offers books for young people and teenagers, as well as parenting support collections and a Practical Life section for adults. The shelves contain over 10,000 documents (books, comics, CDs, DVDs, board games, magazines) and connected computers (audiodescription films and magnetic induction loops). Activities for young people are organized throughout the year.

The 1,250 m² Saint-Exupéry multimedia library offers 55,000 adult and children's documents, including novels, documentaries covering all subject areas, DVDs, video games, CDs, audio books and newspapers. The conditions for enrichment are optimal, with spaces designed for comfort and relaxation, a workroom, computer workstations and tablets with Wi-Fi for research. A program of events is offered throughout the year.

The Médiathèque Jean-d'Ormesson welcomes its users to the heart of the Centre Jacques-Templieu, an essential meeting place for the residents of Plessis-Bouchard. Easy to access and a member of the Val Parisis network of media libraries, it offers over 10,000 documents in all media, including novels, comics, audio and large-print books, CDs and DVDs. Other services include a return box and home delivery.

A member of the Val Parisis media library network, the Maurice-Genevoix media library offers residents of Eaubonne and the surrounding area 2,600 m² of space dedicated to reading and leisure activities. Books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, films and music are available for all ages and tastes, including a heritage collection specializing in genealogy and local history. Special features include a digital island, two study rooms and three patios open in fine weather.

To enter the Eclipse multimedia library is to enter a place at the cutting edge of innovation. Over 600 m², you'll discover a classic collection of over 34,000 books, available for consultation on site or on loan. Young and old alike can borrow video games, consoles, virtual reality headsets, and even try their hand at 3D printing and robot programming. It also organizes events throughout the year. The center benefits from the Open + offer: for all subscribers, access is possible 7 days a week until 10 pm!

The Georges-Brassens Library offers a calm and luminous interlude to those who pass through its doors. Within its walls, 800 m² of space spread over two levels is dedicated to 48,000 documents in all media (paper and audiovisual) and a wide selection of thrillers. Reading comfort is ensured by relaxation areas, work tables and a multimedia area equipped with computers and Internet access. Throughout the year, the multimedia library hosts a wide range of events.

The André-Cancelier media library, part of the Val Parisis network of media libraries, offers its users over 90,000 documents available for consultation on site and on loan. Young and old alike will find what they're looking for in the library's selection of novels, comics, mangas, sheet music, films and music. Study areas for quiet work, a home delivery service and Internet connections complete the offer of this dynamic place to live.