What to do in yvelines - activities

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The free Grand Jeu de piste at Versailles 2024

How about a free treasure hunt in Versailles? The town is repeating its great game and offering you a fun day out this Saturday, June 1, 2024. Don't forget to register - it's compulsory to take part!
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Fête de la Nature at the Arboretum de Chevreloup 2024, free events in Yvelines

The Fête de la Nature awaits you on May 25 and 26, 2024 at the Arboretum de Versailles-Chèvreloup for a lovely free program! It's time to make the most of it!
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The Fête de la Nature in Plaisir, the program of free events in the Yvelines region

The Fête de la Nature returns from May 22 to 26, 2024. To mark the occasion, the town of Plaisir is offering a wealth of activities to help you discover biodiversity and local green spaces, all free of charge. Now's the time to sign up!
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Unusual in the Yvelines: the superb waterfall grotto at Parc du Dr Fauvel in Villennes-sur-Seine

Villennes-sur-Seine, a charming commune in the Yvelines department, is home to a little-known treasure: the waterfalls of the Parc Fauvel grotto. Located some 36 kilometers west of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, this small town near Poissy on the left bank of the Seine boasts a park that combines history and nature. The park, an example of English romanticism, features an unusual grotto and waterfalls.
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La Fête du Sport à Sartrouville, a day of free sports activities in the Yvelines (78)

The Fête du Sport is coming to Sartrouville (78)! On April 28, 2024, head to Parc Youri-Gagarine for a day of free, fun-filled sporting events. With over 20 associations and the presence of former Olympic champion Guillaume Chaine, the atmosphere is guaranteed!
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Les rendez-vous de la Madeleine, re-enactment weekends at the château de la Madeleine - photos

Les rendez-vous de la Madeleine are back from these April 27 and 28, 2024. Head for the Château de la Madeleine in Chevreuse, where we invite you to relive medieval life, free of charge, over 4 lively weekends from late April to October.
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Versailles de créateurs 2024, a free arts and crafts market in Versailles

This Saturday, April 27, 2024, the Place du Marché Notre-Dame in Versailles comes alive with the return of the long-awaited Versailles de Créateurs. Organized by Théma Créations in collaboration with the City of Versailles, this event promises a day full of artistic and artisanal discoveries, accessible free of charge to all.
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Boulevard Beirut, the right Lebanese restaurant in Poissy, Yvelines (78)

Looking for sunshine on the plate and in the service? Then head for Boulevard Beirut, a lovely surprise nestled between the Collégiale Notre Dame and the old bridge that used to be a landmark of the town of Poissy in the Yvelines department.
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Le Jardin Yili, the unusual Chinese garden hidden away in the Yvelines

Jardin Yili is the only privately-owned traditional Chinese garden in France. Head for Saint-Rémy-l'Honoré in the Yvelines, about 33 km from Paris, for a change of scenery. Discover this 10,000 m² green space, imbued with spirituality and tranquility, where you can discover the art of Chinese gardens and immerse yourself in a feng shui setting inspired by age-old traditions.
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Le Skit du Saint-Esprit, the unusual treasure hidden in the Mesnil-Saint-Denis forest in the Yvelines department

Have you heard of the Skit du Saint-Esprit, a small Orthodox monastery nestling in the Bois de Fay at Mesnil-Saint-Denis in the Yvelines? This small edifice, which in fact forms 3 churches, reveals a veritable treasure trove hidden within, a must-see for lovers of the unusual and art history.
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La Maison de Fer de Poissy, the unusual museum nestled in the Parc Meissonnier

La Maison de Fer à Poissy, a monument dating from 1896, is an atypical museum on the town of Poissy, to be discovered in the heart of the Parc Meissonnier. Discover its unique industrial architecture and history, and immerse yourself in the story of Poissy's development.
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The charming village of Médan in the Yvelines, its castle and its treasures

Nestled in a loop of the Seine just 30 minutes from Paris, the village of Médan offers a wonderful escape into time and history. Once the property of the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in the Middle Ages, it now boasts a number of cultural treasures, including its famous 16th-century château and the home of the illustrious Émile Zola. We take you on a voyage of discovery.
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The Maison Zola, the Dreyfus Museum in Médan, Yvelines

In the heart of the Yvelines region, the Musée Dreyfus, in the grounds of the Maison d'Émile Zola, stands as a place steeped in literary and judicial history. Located in Médan, just an hour's drive from Paris, this historic house and museum is a must-see for anyone interested in the life and work of Émile Zola, as well as the Dreyfus Affair, two major elements of late 19th-century French culture.
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Braderie solidaire ADM in Guyancourt, selling new at knock-down prices as well as second-hand goods (78)

In Guyancourt in the Yvelines, near the Place du Marché, you'll find a solidarity store offering new goods for three times less, as well as second-hand goods for even less. From clothes to crockery, household linen and even cellophane, you'll find it all. For 3 months, until June, a second adjacent store is also offering furniture and other large-volume items. Chairs for €5, shelves and other beds still wrapped at bargain prices, how about that?
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Les Foulées de la Marguerite: races for the whole family at Parc des Ibis, Le Vésinet (78)

Le Vésinet is once again set to vibrate to the rhythm of the Foulées de la Marguerite! Join us on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at the Parc des Ibis, for a day of adrenaline-pumping action at this not-to-be-missed solidarity race in Yvelines (78). With courses for the whole family, a barbecue and great music, this 7th edition promises to be a memorable one!
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Parc du Château de Plaisir, a green bubble in the heart of Yvelines

On the outskirts of old Plaisir, nestles the Parc du Château de Plaisir and its verdant setting, a veritable corner of nature for strolling, picnicking or playing sport. Classified as a historic monument in 1961, this site has many assets.
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La Fête des Plantes et des Jardins de Montfort l'Amaury 2024 (78)

Montfort l'Amaury, a charming town in the Yvelines department, is hosting its 12ᵉ edition of the Fête des Plantes et des Jardins. Rendezvous with all gardening enthusiasts on the weekend of April 27 and 28, 2024, in the historic setting of this medieval town.
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A weekend of free events around the Olympics at Étang la Ville in the Yvelines department

L'Étang la Ville comes alive with the Olympic Games this weekend, from March 30 to April 1, 2024. Enjoy a host of free events open to all.
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All-you-can-eat royal brunch at L'Alcove in Versailles

Looking for a good all-you-can-eat brunch in the Yvelines, and in Versailles in particular? We'll take you to the Alcôve in the Hôtel Le Louis, just a stone's throw from the Château de Versailles. It's the ideal place to treat yourself, before or after a stroll through the park, the château or the nearby Galerie des Carrosses.
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Number 3: the star-studded, local and sustainable gourmet restaurant in Yvelines

Numéro 3 is the name of this elegant restaurant, nestled in the Vallée de Chevreuse, which honors the products of the Yvelines region, regularly unearthed by Laurent Trochain, a chef with a passion for local produce. It's been 20 years since he and his wife earned their first star in a former inn, where they now treat us to "vi-gétale" cuisine... we'll take you there...