Pont-Sainte-Marie

• The Notre-Dame de l'Assomption church: Classified as a Historic Monument, the church of Pont-Sainte-Marie is under the name of Notre-Dame de l'Assomption and dates from the 16th century. Overall Gothic in style, it evolved slightly towards the Renaissance in the last years of its construction. This is how the pillars of the first part, cylindrical in shape, appear elegant and light, while the pillars at the back have lost their elegance and boldness and appear heavy and worn out. The buttresses which are outside the north side and inside the south side form as many chapels. Divided into seven bays, the church is lit by fourteen windows, the five of which in the heart with the old and more recent stained glass windows, diffuse a temperate and restful light.
• Lebocey Park: Purchased by the city from the State in 2007, Lebocey Park is one of the green lungs of the Troyes metropolitan area, with 14 hectares of meadows, woods and a river and a pond. It is one of the last alkaline peaty marshes in Aube. There is also a magnificent arboretum (50 different tree species), with a remarkable tree certified by the Trees association: a linden vine. The park is also classified as an LPO refuge (League for the Protection of Birds) and a Bat refuge. During random walks, you can also encounter a multitude of insects, mammals and all kinds of flowers such as wild orchids. In good weather, it is usual to approach horses which come to maintain the park's meadows.
• An educational orchard and conservatory to educate young people about biodiversity: The city purchased the Ozeraie orchard in 2008 in order to implement educational and awareness-raising activities among young people, in particular students from the city, helped in this mission by local associations. A rose garden of nearly 80 rose bushes, fruit trees, a bamboo grove, a garden and beehives make up this orchard.
• A sustainable cinema in the Moulinet eco-district: The town of cultural and cinematographic of the region. This new cinema, located at Pont-Sainte-Marie, is the first eco-cinema in France. It is the fruit of the hard work of Anne Faucon and is part of the Utopia network, which now includes seven cooperative arthouse cinemas. Located in the heart of the Moulinet eco-district, its particularity lies in its wooden frame construction and its straw insulation, a first in France. It is also equipped with photovoltaic panels, a biomass boiler room, and even dry toilets. The cinema offers four rooms, including one dedicated to image education for children and adolescents, thus contributing to the city's cultural policy. The original and diverse programming includes small and medium-sized independent productions, with a total capacity of 298 seats. Since its opening, the Utopia cinema has become a place of gathering, culture and meetings for fellow citizens. Residents of Maripon and the department come together to enjoy a variety of art house films, documentaries and various cinematographic works. It thus promotes social cohesion and intergenerational dialogue. Single price of €7 - Reduced price of €4.50 - Subscription for 10 places of €50.
• Sports complexes: The numerous sports infrastructures located in the town allow Maripontains to practice their favorite sports on suitable grounds and welcome structures and associations in the best conditions. Pont-Sainte-Marie has also been labeled “Grand Est Sports City” since 2022, in recognition of its support for the world of sport.
• The Mc Arthur Glen center: Expansion projects are currently being considered and around forty additional stores would complete the existing offering.
• A dynamic economic offer: Another strong point of the city: it hosts the largest activity zone dedicated to the agri-food industry with the Ecrevolles wholesale market. This Trojan "mini Rungis" can be proud of its professionals: the Ozrée cheese dairy, Huguier father and son, the Maison Caffet chocolatier, Lemelle andouillettes, the Guilleminot caterer, Caroff vegetables... among others. The city also has local shops and quality craftsmen: bakeries, pharmacies, florists, bars, bookstores, banks, hairdressers... who liven up the daily life of the city. In terms of catering, two restaurants know how to please the taste buds of connoisseurs of good cuisine: the legendary Bois du Bon Séjour and the unmissable Bistro du Pont. Latest locomotive, the 3 Media call center with more than 500 jobs. All of these companies represent some 2,500 jobs in the region, or half of the Maripontain population! It is important to point out that all these businesses are easily accessible thanks to the completely free public parking offer.

With local players in culture and heritage (live performance, cinema, youth, history, music, etc.), the culture and heritage service, located at the Maison de l'Animation et de la Culture, offers all audiences, an eclectic program, available via the website of the municipality of Pont-Sainte-Marie.