Yvelines - activities

A rosy picture at Thoiry Zoo: two baby pin-tailed tamarins are born!

On Sunday, September 10, 2023, the animal keepers at Thoiry ZooSafari had the pleasant surprise of discovering two newborn pinched tamarins, a critically endangered species that lives at the zoo.

Stories at the Théâtre du Vésinet, a dancing journey through 1940s New York

Stories at the Théâtre du Vésinet: an immersion in 1940s New York through dance and music. Discover a show where fiction and reality intertwine, on December 20, 2023.

Hypnosis exhibition by Diane Benoit du Rey: our photos of the chromatic escape at Espace Richaud

Espace Richaud, Versailles, invites you to discover its latest exhibition, "Hypnose" by artistDiane Benoit du Rey, from October 20 to December 3, 2023. An artistic journey featuring ten works and two installations in which color and light interact with space. Trace the artist's chromatic journey through this unique historic site, from the colored sand in the center of the rotunda to the painted hangings embellishing the walls!

Monument Jeu d'Enfant 2023 at the Château de Rambouillet: game visits around the President

The Château de Rambouillet is taking part in the Monument Jeu d'Enfant 2023 event, organizing fun workshops and tours for the whole family on October 21 and 22, 2023.

Zingarelli: Romeo and Juliet at the Opéra Royal de Versailles: a lyrical and historical show

Relive Napoleon's passion for opera with Zingarelli: Romeo and Juliet at the Opéra Royal de Versailles. See you on October 20, 2023!

Bomb threats: the Château de Versailles evacuated again this Tuesday

Two alerts in just a few days: mid-day on Tuesday October 17, the Château de Versailles was evacuated due to a bomb threat. The monument will remain closed for the rest of the day.

Halloween 2023: a theatrical tour to thrill the whole family at Château de Rambouillet

During the All Saints' vacation, and to celebrate Halloween 2023, the Château de Rambouillet is offering a walk full of surprises... A family experience on October 25, 26, 27, 28 and 30, 2023.

Halloween 2023 at Château de Breteuil: a murder party takes us back to the 1920s

Investigators, brandish your magnifying glasses: a terrible crime has taken place at the Château de Breteuil, and it's up to you to find the culprit! With friends or family, take part in a great murder party this Halloween, October 31, 2023.

Unusual: spend a morning as a ranger at Thoiry Zoo (78)

Step into the shoes of a ranger at Thoiry Zoo and spend a morning with the zoo's caretakers, preparing food, observing animal care and enjoying an unusual experience.

Halloween 2023: a deadly murder party at the Domaine de Madame Elisabeth (78)

Looking for a Halloween scare? Dive into Madame Elisabeth's Versailles estate for a zombie-filled murder party!

Halloween 2023: pumpkin distribution, escape game and entertainment at Thoiry Zoo (78)

From October 28 to 31, 2023, Thoiry Zoo will be decked out in its spookiest decor. Escape game, discovery of creepy-crawlies, pumpkin distribution... Come and experience the thrill of Halloween at Thoiry!

Become an animal caretaker at Thoiry Zoo for half a day

Thoiry Safari Zoo offers budding animal caretakers a half-day behind-the-scenes look at the world of animal care. On the program? Preparing food for the animals, feeding the giraffes and cleaning the homes of these four-legged residents.

Voisins le Bretonneux Christmas Market 2023

The Voisins le Bretonneux Christmas Market opens its doors on December 9 and 10, 2023 at the Gymnase des Pyramides. With over a hundred exhibitors, this is the cool market where you'll find great Christmas gift ideas.

A new Gulli Parc indoor playground for children opens in Conflans (78)

Following on from Gulli Parc in Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois, Bry-sur-Marne and Thiais, a new indoor playground will open in mid-October 2023 near Conflans, in the Yvelines department. For young and old alike, it's the new family spot to spend hours!

Les Saveurs du Potager du Roi at Versailles: fruit and vegetable market, exhibitions and events

Les Saveurs du Potager du Roi, the autumn adventure combining culture and gourmet delights in the heart of Versailles, returns on the weekend of October 7-8, 2023! A veritable gourmet market featuring seasonal produce from the Potager, as well as delicacies from Ile-de-France and beyond, alongside exhibitions, events, tastings, guided tours and a brand-new escape-game-style treasure hunt.

Vikings set up camp just outside Paris at Château de la Madeleine

Watch out for Vikings if you're hanging around the Chevreuse Valley this weekend! To close the Rendez-vous de la Madeleine, they're setting up camp at the foot of the château, and awaiting you and your family for a whole host of free activities!

Thoiry Zoo's new lodges in Terres d'Afrique: an immersion among elephants

After the unusual dens, Thoiry Zoo is now launching a new zone called "Terre d'Afrique", featuring an educational and immersive area with a new Elephant House and 5 cosy lodges where you can sleep in total immersion among the elephants, right in the heart of the African plain. And reservations are now open!

French BMX Freestyle Championships at the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Velodrome

Head for the Vélodrome National Olympic site in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, on December 9 and 10, 2023, for the 5th French BMX Freestyle Championships!

Christmas Market 2023 at the Bergerie nationale de Rambouillet

The Bergerie nationale de Rambouillet is holding its Christmas craft market on Sunday, December 10, 2023. Every year, it's a great opportunity to meet the craftsmen and producers who come with their mouth-watering products to suggest some great gift ideas!

The Bassin de la Boissière, a bucolic promenade open 24 hours a day in Elancourt (78)

In Elancourt, in the Yvelines department, you'll find a lovely pond: the Etang de la Boissière, where it's great to take a stroll in any season, and even more so in autumn!