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Where to picnic in the Yvelines, 11 great spots with superb views

The fine weather is here and you're looking for somewhere to sit down for a lovely picnic in the Yvelines? We've come up with 11 great spots with breathtaking views, some well-known and others less so, where you can relax with friends or lovers and feast your eyes.

Cross the Seine from Val-d'Oise to Yvelines on the Vétheuil ferry

Along the river Seine, in the Val-d'Oise region of France, a boat links Vétheuil, the village that inspired the Impressionists, to the opposite bank in the village of Lavacourt. Come aboard this little boat, which offers you a quick - and free - crossing of the Seine.

La Fouine in free concert for the fête de la musique in Plaisir, Yvelines

Looking for a good cover for the Fête de la Musique 2024 in Yvelines? La Fouine will be headlining this Friday evening at the Mon Grand Plaisir shopping center, accompanied by several other artists. We tell you all about it...

The Petit Moulin des Vaux de Cernay is transformed into a cultural restaurant with terrace (78)

Alert friends, the famous little Moulin des Vaux de Cernay in the Vallée de Chevreuse in the Yvelines (78), is being revived and transformed into a cultural restaurant that combines a place to eat, have a drink and relax in the sun with a cultural gallery where you can enjoy ephemeral exhibitions in a place steeped in history.

Free Back to 80 concert in Les Clayes-sous-Bois, the best deal at Parc de Diane in Yvelines

How about a trip back to the 80s? This Saturday, June 22, the Yvelines town of Les Clayes-sous-Bois invites you to relive the decade's biggest hits. So get out your fluorescent leggings, your bananas and your blazer, this Saturday, it's Back to 80!

Unusual: Le déjeuner sur l'herbe, a free costumed picnic at the time of the Impressionists in Port Marly

Le déjeuner sur l'herbe is the painting by Manet and Monet, but also the event that awaits you on June 30, 2024 in the Ile de la Loge park at Port Marly in the Yvelines. So get out your marinière and your flowery dresses for this free and unusual rendez-vous, and step back in time to the time of the Impressionists for an out-of-the-ordinary picnic.

A free medieval festival at Guernes in the Yvelines this weekend

A medieval festival and craft market with free admission awaits you this weekend of June 15 and 16, 2024 at Guernes in the Yvelines. Looking to step back in time? Equestrian shows and games, falconers and jugglers await you.

Les Nuits des Forêts 2024 in Yvelines: the exceptional program in 78

The Nuits des Forêts return from June 7 to 16, 2024. The Yvelines region is also taking part, with a rich and varied program to reconnect you with nature in an immersive and fun way.

Royal all-you-can-eat lobster brunch at Château d'Hardricourt in Yvelines, France

The Château d'Hardricourt, in the Yvelines department, unveils its lobster brunch every Sunday. How about an all-you-can-eat brunch with lobster and champagne, all in the château's magnificent garden?

Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2024 at Jardin de Yili, the superb Chinese garden in Yvelines (78)

From May 31 to June 2, 2024, Jardin Yili, an oasis of tranquility and Chinese culture, opens its doors to visitors as part of the Rendez-Vous aux Jardins event. Located in Saint-Rémy-l'Honoré in the Yvelines, just 33 km from Paris, this private garden is an invitation to travel to China without leaving the Ile-de-France region.

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!

Nuit des Musées 2024 at the Villa Viardot, Bougival (78): free musical nocturne, the program

Nuit des Musées invites you to an exceptional cultural evening on Saturday, May 18, 2024. The concept? Explore museums and institutions in Paris and the Île-de-France region by moonlight, and discover hidden treasures such as the Villa Viardot in Bougival (78), home of a famous 19th-century singer. This year, the nocturne will be set to music!

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!

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!

Fête des Saveurs en Plaine 2024 in Montesson (78): local produce market, flowers and workshops

The Fête des Saveurs en Plaine is coming to the Parc départemental de la Boucle de Montesson (78) for its 3rd edition! Coupled with the town's Festival de la Terre, the event takes place on Sunday, May 5, 2024, with a fresh produce and crafts market, a flower market, workshops and even a show!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.