Yvelines - activities

Carnet rose: a baribal cub is born at Thoiry zoo (78)

In the spring of 2024, the caretakers at Thoiry Zoo were pleasantly surprised to discover that a little baribal cub had been born in the reserve... Now you too can discover him when you visit the zoo.

La Hublotière, Hector Guimard's Art Nouveau villa opens this summer in Le Vésinet (78)

Have you heard of La Hublotière? This Art Nouveau villa, designed by Hector Guimard, is hidden away in the heart of Le Vésinet, in the Yvelines department. Exceptionally, it's opening its doors to the public this summer - a golden opportunity to discover our heritage!

Did you know? There's an abandoned "ghost" water park in the Yvelines department.

There's no shortage of amazing sites in the Paris region. Such is the case of this "ghost" water park in the Yvelines department. Abandoned for more than 20 years and listed as a Monument Historique in 2009, the former leisure center was a popular spot for families from its inauguration in 1935, and remained so for several decades. Here's the story.

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.

Macki Music Festival 2024: DVDE, Amore, Alsy... the full line-up

Macki Music Festival, created by La Mamie's & Cracki Records, returns to the Paris region with a new edition that promises to be just as exciting as its predecessors. Join us in Carrières-Sur-Seine on Saturday June 29 and Sunday June 30, 2024, to enjoy the rhythms of a host of talented artists. On the program? Alsy, Bambi, Cracki Soundsytem, DVDE, Edouard Bielle, Mr. Ho, Omoloko and Amore, Marie Davidson and Kaba & Hyas.

Insula Festival 2024: the electro festival returns to the banks of the Seine, the program

Electro music fans, head for the Yvelines this summer! On Friday June 14 and Saturday June 15, 2024, the third edition of the Insula Festival takes over the Ile de la Loge on the banks of the Seine, with a jam-packed program. On the menu? Big sounds with Carl Craig, Marcellus Pittman, Olympe 4000, Kapote and Sam Ruffillo behind the decks.

Fête de la Salade Nouvelle 2024 in Montesson (78): field walks and tastings

The Fête de la Salade Nouvelle, a gourmet, country-style celebration, takes place on April 28, 2024! Organized by the Association Plaine d'Avenir 78, this 12th edition invites you to an escapade in the heart of the plains of Montesson (78). Join local farmers and beekeepers on this bucolic hike, and discover the treasures of our terroir in a friendly, festive atmosphere!

The Galerie des Carrosses, the free museum at the Grandes Ecuries of the Château de Versailles

The Galerie des Carrosses, nestled in the Grande Écurie at the Château de Versailles, opens its doors free of charge every weekend. When visiting Versailles, it's a discovery you'd be wrong not to make. We'll take you on a tour...

Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2024 at the Maison Elsa Triolet-Aragon in Yvelines: the program

Les Rendez-Vous aux Jardins is coming to Paris and the Île-de-France region for a new edition on the weekend of May 31 to June 2, 2024. A chance to conquer the Maison Elsa Triolet-Aragon, in Saint-Arnoult-en-Yvelines (78) to (re)discover the secrets of the garden. Click here for the program.

Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2024 at Château de la Celle Saint-Cloud (78), the program

Rendez-vous aux Jardins returns to Paris and the Île-de-France region from May 31 to June 2, 2024. In the Yvelines region, the Château de la Celle-Saint-Cloud in the eponymous commune invites us to discover its park.

Château de la Madeleine in Chevreuse, a Medieval Treasure in Ile-de-France

Available all year round, the Château de la Madeleine in Chevreuse, a medieval jewel in the Ile-de-France region, invites you to immerse yourself in history.

A weekend on the grass: relaxation and free entertainment in Rambouillet (78)

Just before the start of the summer vacations, the town of Rambouillet invites you to take a sneak preview of its big "feet in the grass" weekend.

Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2024 at the Jardin du Roi de Rome in Rambouillet (78)

With the return of the Rendez-vous aux Jardins, from May 31 to June 2, 2024, this is finally the perfect excuse (or rather, the unbeatable argument) to discover the most beautiful, secret or immersive gardens in Paris and the Ile-de-France region. In Rambouillet, the Jardin du Roi de Rome, a little-known gem, awaits you!

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?

Rochefort en Yvelines, the pretty medieval village and its treasures to discover in the Chevreuse Valley

Rochefort-en-Yvelines, a charming medieval village in the south of the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse Regional Nature Park, invites you to explore its rich history. If you're a lover of heritage and discovery walks, we invite you to join us in strolling the cobbled streets and discovering its feudal past.

Nautic Park de Bougival: the leisure park and its zodiac rides in the Yvelines (78)

Open from May 1 to September 29, 2024, Nautic Park in Bougival, Yvelines (78), awaits you all summer long with nautical activities for the whole family from age 3 upwards. So now's the time to get in the water!

La Foulée Royale: races for the whole family at the Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye (78)

La Foulée Royale, the flagship race in the Parc du Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye (78), returns on Sunday June 9, 2024 with 1.5km, 5km and 10km courses for the whole family! So, are you ready to take up the challenge?

Base de loisirs de Saint-Quentin en Yvelines, activities including water sports, games and barbecues

The Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines leisure park in Trappes is a place of discovery and escape, offering a multitude of fun, sporting and educational activities. Water sports, accrobranche, water games and mini-golf await you.

Les Jeux en Playmobil: the playful sports exhibition at the Yvelines Departmental Archives

Discover the different sports of the Olympic Games with Playmobil! This fun, free exhibition can be seen from April 20 to June 24, 2024 at the Archives départementales des Yvelines.

Ile-de-France celebrates theater 2024: free events at leisure centres

The Ile-de-France region is once again celebrating theater on its leisure islands from July 9 to August 29, 2024. This year, the leisure islands of Créteil, Cergy-Pontoise, Val-de-Seine and Port aux Cerises will be hosting free shows and workshops (booking required).