Yvelines

ZEUS, the metal horse from the Olympic opening ceremony, on display at Versailles - final days

Zeus, the mechanical horse of the Olympic Games, is about to set foot at the Château de Versailles. After dazzling Paris, he'll be making a monumental stopover in the Yvelines from October 1 to January 12, 2025. A new chance to discover this steel colossus, ready to steal the show in this royal setting!

Yvelines: where to enjoy the department's best 2025 almond cake?

The 2025 galette des rois season is open! For residents of the Yvelines region, Gargenville is the place to go this year for the best almond galette in the département.

Versailles Electro: an iconic electro evening at the Château de Versailles

The Château de Versailles is the place to be for an electro party! Discover the concept!

Murder party, treasure hunt and escape game: family fun at Château de Monte-Cristo

Monte Cristo Castle needs your investigative skills! A variety of investigative games are on offer in 2025, giving you the chance to discover this beautiful castle while having fun at the same time.

Foire de Chatou 2025: the meeting place for antique dealers, second-hand dealers & vintage lovers

The Foire de Chatou returns to the Île des Impressionnistes (78) from March 7 to 16, 2025. A not-to-be-missed event for antique dealers and art galleries, the 300 exhibitors from all over France invite you to browse through a selection of antique furniture, haute couture fashion accessories, jewelry, vintage toys and other treasures of a bygone era.

The Grand Bal Masqué at the Château de Versailles 2025 - Complete

The Grand Bal Masqué at the Château de Versailles is back to delight us this Saturday, June 21, 2025.

La Voie de l'Écuyère: the historic equestrian show at the Grandes Écuries de Versailles

Discover the talent of Bartabas' Compagnie-école riders in a magical venue steeped in history, the Grandes Écuries du Château de Versailles, during an equestrian show, starting February 16, 2025.

Les Grandes Eaux Musicales du Château de Versailles 2025: a poetic stroll not to be missed

The Grandes Eaux Musicales and Jardins Musicaux at the Château de Versailles return to embellish the garden's basins and fountains for a new season. From April 1 to October 31 2025, enjoy strolls around the estate's groves and fountains in a magical atmosphere worthy of Louis XIV.

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!

Le Parcours du Roi, the 2024 Christmas show tour at the Château de Versailles

Le Parcours du Roi is the Château de Versailles' 2024 Christmas show, offering families the chance to discover the château's most beautiful rooms in a Baroque atmosphere, from December 14, 2024 to January 4, 2025. The event culminates in a very special encounter with Baroque Santa Claus!

Les Nocturnes de Feu 2025 at the Château de Versailles: a royal August 15

To celebrate August 15, 2025 on a flamboyant theme, the Château de Versailles is offering its Nocturnes de feu, an incredible show in the gardens, topped off by a spectacular fireworks display.

Les Nocturnes Electro 2025 at the Château de Versailles: magical night-time stroll and fireworks display

Once again this year, the Château de Versailles is organizing its Nocturnes Electro. Join us on Saturday, September 20, 2025 for this musical experience, as we invite you to stroll through the groves and fountains of the gardens, which are exceptionally flooded, to the rhythm of an electro DJ soundtrack. Bonus? A fireworks display to round off the evening!

July 14: fireworks at the Château de Versailles, Fête Nationale 2025 at Grandes Eaux Nocturnes

The Château de Versailles invites us to celebrate the Fête Nationale again this year, while enjoying the Grandes Eaux Nocturnes with an exceptional date planned for July 14, 2025. The program includes a poetic stroll through the historic gardens, with a sublime fireworks display at the end!

Les Grandes Eaux Nocturnes 2025 at the Château de Versailles: illuminated fountains and fireworks!

Les Grandes Eaux Nocturnes will take place in 2025. The program includes a sublime nocturnal stroll through the gardens of the Château de Versailles to admire the illuminated fountains and a sublime fireworks display. Saturday evenings from June 7 to September 20, 2025.

La Sérénade Royale 2025 at the Château de Versailles, an immersive journey through the court of the Sun King

The Sérénade Royale is one of the highlights of the summer in the Paris region. This immersive experience takes us back to the court of the Sun King, where we discover the leisure activities of the era. The Chapelle Royale, the Galerie des Glaces, the Grands Appartements du Roi et de la Reine and the Cour Royale unveil historic scenes with baroque dancers, sword fights and even theatrical skits. Saturdays from June 7 to September 13, 2025, as well as July 14 and August 15, 2025.

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.

Le Grand Dauphin, fils de roi, père de roi et jamais roi: the exhibition at the Château de Versailles

Prince Louis de France, known as Monseigneur or the Grand Dauphin, was Louis XIV's eldest son, yet he never acceded to the throne. The Château de Versailles revisits his story in an exhibition opening on October 14, 2025.

Christmas 2024 in the Yvelines: the ephemeral ice rink in Sartrouville is back for the festive season!

The Christmas skating rink in Sartrouville (78) returns to the Place de la Gare from December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2024! It kicks off this Saturday, December 21, with Santa Claus and a host of activities for the whole family!

Amerindian allies at the court of Louis XV: the historical exhibition at the Château de Versailles

Immerse yourself in the Mississippi Valley from November 25, 2025 with the Château de Versailles exhibition on the native nations who allied themselves with the French when they settled in Louisiana during the reign of the young Louis XV.

The Museum of Sufi Art and Culture: a spiritual journey in Chatou (78) - our photos

In Chatou, in the Yvelines department, the first museum dedicated to the art and culture of Sufism opens its doors to you to discover this spiritual current of Islam, through a collection of ancient objects and works of art.