What to do in yvelines - activities

Winter Tea Time 2024 at the Waldorf Astoria - Trianon Palace in Versailles

For the festive season, the Waldorf Astoria Versailles - Trianon Palace invites young and old to its traditional winter tea time for a deliciously enchanted interlude. Featuring a fairytale setting punctuated by majestic peacocks and creations by Pastry Chef Eddie Benghanem, the hotel's Afternoon Tea is a gourmet moment to share with the whole family, in a royal setting just a stone's throw from the Château de Versailles!

Christmas brunch at the Auberge des 3 Hameaux: the best way to celebrate in Yvelines

The Christmas brunch at the Auberge des 3 Hameaux in Choisel, Yvelines, invites you to a gourmet feast on December 25, 2024 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm for €60 per person.

Christmas Market 2024 at Château de Maisons in Maisons-Laffitte (78)

The Château de Maisons in Maisons-Laffitte is hosting the first edition of its Christmas market this weekend, December 21-22, 2024. Stalls brimming with handcrafted creations, DIY workshops, gourmet treats and even Santa Claus as a guest star: it's all here for a magical Christmas to be shared without moderation!

La Table du Château in Dampierre-en-Yvelines, we tested the charming gourmet restaurant

La Table du Château, formerly known as La Table des Blot, is a beautiful new restaurant run by chef Élisabeth Passédat. Located in the Yvelines, just opposite the Château de Dampierre, this gourmet landmark is sure to please. We take you on a discovery tour.

L'Auberge des 3 hameaux, the friendly, authentic restaurant in Choisel, Yvelines

The Auberge des 3 Hameaux is not just an inn, it's also an excellent bistronomic restaurant to discover. Nestled in the Vallée de Chevreuse, close to the Château de Breteuil, this Yvelines gourmet landmark has a lot going for it. Tested and approved, we warmly recommend it if you're in the mood for good food.

Lueurs de Mantes: the free light trail in the heart of the Yvelines 2024-2025, is unveiled

Mantes-la-Jolie is shining brightly this winter! For the second time, this Yvelines town is organizing a large-scale, original nocturnal event in the footsteps of its cultural heritage. Join us from December 13, 2024 to February 1, 2025 to discover "Lueurs de Mantes", a luminous and artistic itinerary where illuminated scenographies mingle with digital artworks.

Christmas at Château de Dampierre en Yvelines: Lights, immersive shows and walks on the program

The Domaine et Château de Dampierre en Yvelines, nestled in the Yvelines department, is decked out in its finest finery to celebrate Christmas. From December 14, 2024 to January 5, 2025, discover the festive season's program of immersive shows, illuminations and magical strolls.

Christmas market in Chatou (78): designers, music, Santa Claus, shows & tastings this weekend

Christmas is coming to Yvelines (78)! From November 29 to December 1, 2024, Chatou's Marché de Noël will be pulling out all the stops, with cute chalets, a guest appearance by Santa Claus, and a whole lot of fun.

Free castles, museums and monuments in Yvelines on Sunday December 1st 2024, 1st Sunday of the month

On the first Sunday of the month, many monuments, castles, museums and historic sites in Yvelines open their doors to you free of charge. But that's not the case all year round. To help you find your way around, we've compiled a list of cultural sites in Yvelines to visit this Sunday, December 1, 2024.

Norwegian Christmas Market 2024 returns to Le Vésinet (78) this weekend!

The charming Norwegian Church Christmas Market in Le Vésinet returns on Saturday November 16 and Sunday November 17, 2024. An opportunity to discover Norwegian culinary specialties, as well as to shop for your Christmas Eve table.

Médiévale de Mantes 2024: free festive immersion in the heart of the Middle Ages in Mantes-la-Jolie

La Médiévale de Mantes awaits us on Friday November 22 and Saturday November 23, 2024 in Mantes-la-Jolie. For one day, on the occasion of the 574ᵉ Foire aux Oignons, the town takes us on a journey back in time, where medieval animations, theatrical strolls, and a craft village will transport young and old to the Middle Ages. Both festive and educational, this unique experience is the perfect opportunity to rediscover history in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Aux Quais, the organic and local tearoom at l'Étang-la-Ville station in the Yvelines department

The "Aux Quais" tearoom, freshly opened in October in the heart of the former train station at l'Étang-la-Ville in the Yvelines, awaits all visiting gourmets and Sunday strollers to treat you to organic and local products, all homemade.

Camping Paris Maisons Laffite (78): bungalows and tree houses in the heart of nature

Camping Paris Maisons-Laffitte is your ticket to a nature getaway just a stone's throw from Paris! Set on the banks of the Seine, this 4-star campsite welcomes holidaymakers every year from April to November, in a haven of peace combining comfort and greenery. On the program? Swimming pool, Aqua Jump, tree houses and activities for all ages.

Luxury second-hand handbags, discover the unique Héritage boutique in Yvelines

Imagine, among the finest handbags and luxury leather goods at knock-down prices. That's what we've come up with at Héritage, a brand-new second-hand boutique that opened in October in Les Clayes-sous-Bois in the Yvelines department, in the heart of the One Nation shopping center. We take you on a tour of this address, which offers certified Hermès, Chanel, Dior and Balenciaga at 30% to 50% off.

Versailles des créateurs d'automne 2024, the free craft market in Versailles awaits you

This Saturday, October 12, 2024, the Place du Marché Notre-Dame in Versailles comes alive with the return of Versailles des Créateurs, a day-long gathering of local talent and artisanal and responsible brands selected for their know-how and Made in France quality. In collaboration with the City of Versailles, this event promises a day full of artistic and artisanal discoveries, open to all free of charge.

Le Jardin Sucré opens its chocolate shop and tearoom in Dampierre, Yvelines

Food lovers beware: Jardin Sucré has opened its chocolate shop and tea room in Dampierre, just a stone's throw from the château. It's a new chapter for the couple, who already delight us in Cernay-la-Ville and Paris. We're off to the former Auberge Saint-Pierre, which has come back to life with this opening.

We tested the Best Pastry Shop in Yvelines 2024

The Yvelines 2024 Best Patisserie competition, organized by the Fédération de boulangerie-pâtisserie des Yvelines et de l'Essonne, took place in Sonchamp in September. Top of the list was Daniel Agil, a promising young chef from the Gare Ô Pains patisserie in Méré, who shone by winning gold in the "employee" category. The competition showcases local talent, who compete with daring and creativity to present the best paris-brest and apple tarts.

Halloween 2024: a giant werewolf at Château de Maisons, Maisons Laffitte (78)

This year, Halloween takes on a whole new dimension with a giant werewolf at the Château de Maisons in Maisons-Laffitte! Head for the castle in the Yvelines region (78) for a nocturnal adventure full of mystery and thrills, in a setting as historic as it is intriguing. Will you dare to unmask the criminals lurking in the night?

The International Tattoo Show at the Vélodrome National in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines

The Salon International du Tatouage will be held at the Vélodrome National in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines on September 28 and 29, 2024, giving us the chance to delve into the fascinating world of tattooing, surrounded by 200 artists from all over the world.

Le Désert de Retz, the unusual Anglo-Chinese park in Yvelines

One of the most unusual spots in the Paris region is the Desert de Retz, at Chambourcy in the Yvelines. This 18th-century Anglo-Chinese garden is one of the few to have been preserved in its original state. This enchanting place, once frequented by the likes of Marie-Antoinette and Thomas Jefferson, stands out for its fanciful constructions. You'll also enjoy discovering the many remarkable trees that dominate the landscaped area.