Yvelines

2025 New Year's Concert at the Royal Opera House in Versailles: tribute to Johann Strauss

The 2025 New Year's Concert at the Royal Opera of Versailles celebrates the bicentennial of Johann Strauss with a program of Viennese waltzes, operetta arias, and polkas in an exceptional historical setting on December 29.

The Eiffel Route 2026: an exceptional horseback ride in Paris and Rambouillet

During Paris Eiffel Jumping, horses will once again invade the capital for the Route Eiffel, an equestrian trail ride through the heart of the city. See you from June 19 to 21, 2026, in the heart of Paris, and two days earlier in Rambouillet!

The 2025 Christmas Market at the Château de Maisons-Laffitte (78): artisans, horse-drawn carriages, workshops, and choir

The festive season is coming to the Château de Maisons Laffitte in style, transforming it into a veritable Christmas kingdom on December 13 and 14, 2025. For its second edition, the monument is unveiling its Christmas Market, combining crafts, entertainment, and traditions. A bright interlude to enjoy with family or friends, in the heart of a majestic estate in the Yvelines!

Ariodante at the Royal Opera of Versailles: a Baroque work exploring love, power, and betrayal.

The Royal Opera of the Palace of Versailles presents Handel's Ariodante from December 5 to 11, 2025: a Baroque masterpiece combining romantic drama, political intrigue, and dances inspired by the opera-ballet of Versailles.

Christmas 2025: creative workshops, Christmas stories, shows, and cuddly bears in Vélizy 2 (78)

At Vélizy 2, the magic of the 2025 holiday season brings the shopping center to life. Throughout your shopping trip, you are invited to enjoy a program of free entertainment for the whole family.

Free castles, museums, and monuments in Yvelines, Sunday, December 7, 2025, the first Sunday of the month

On the first Sunday of the month, many monuments, castles, museums, and historic sites in the Yvelines are open to the public free of charge. But this is not the case for all of them throughout the year. To help you find your way around, here is a list of cultural sites in the 78 to visit this Sunday, December 7, 2025.

The Christmas ice rink is back in Rambouillet (78): come and skate in the Yvelines

Throughout the holiday season, a temporary ice rink adorns Place Félix Faure in Rambouillet: it's an opportunity to have fun and skate endlessly with friends or family!

Christmas 2025 at Château de Breteuil: immersive storytelling, illuminations, and a gourmet tea room (78)

The Château de Breteuil, located in the Yvelines, lights up for Christmas with immersive storytelling, a beautiful Christmas tree, magical shows, and a new gourmet tea room, offering visitors the chance to immerse themselves in the magic of the festive season in this historic setting.

The 2025 Christmas Market at the Château de Buc (78): artisan and designer stalls, carousel and gourmet treats

When the winter lights come on and the festive atmosphere sets in, the Christmas market season is back! To make the most of it, the Paris region offers a range of charming events. In the Yvelines (78), the Château de Buc will be shining brightly on December 6 and 7, 2025, with its traditional Christmas market.

Christmas and wonders at the Ferme de Gally: the program of events in Sartrouville

The Ferme de Gally in Sartrouville is transformed during the holiday season: discover the program of activities for families, not to be missed from November 22 to December 21, 2025.

Christmas and Wonders 2025 at the Ferme de Gally in Saint-Cyr-L'école: workshops and games for everyone

Christmas is back at Ferme de Gally in Saint-Cyr-L'Ecole! From November 22 to December 14, 2025, enjoy a wide range of activities for children and adults and experience the magic of the holidays at this urban farm in Yvelines.

The Count of Artois, prince and patron of the arts: the exhibition at the Château de Maisons-Laffitte - our photos

Discover the exhibition "Le Comte d'Artois, prince et mécène" at the Château de Maisons-Laffitte, from November 14, 2025 to March 2, 2026. More than 120 works from the Château de Versailles and prestigious collections reveal the youth of the future Charles X.

Christmas lights 2025 in Houilles (78): Christmas carols, treats, and fireworks

In Houilles (78), December is synonymous with lights and magic. Rue Gambetta lights up on Wednesday, December 3, to kick off the festivities with a children's choir, fireworks, and hot drinks for everyone. Then, throughout the month, Charles-de-Gaulle Park takes over and transforms into a lively Christmas village, offering residents a sparkling and magical Christmas.

Christmas 2025: ice rink, carousel, Santa's chalet, and holiday lights at One Nation (78)

The One Nation Outlet shopping center in Yvelines unveils its magical Christmas activities, including an ice rink, giant lights, and a visit from Santa Claus!

Royal Affairs: royal Christmas market and free tastings in a private mansion in Versailles

From December 4 to 7, 2025, the Hôtel de Bouillon in Versailles will be the setting for a royal Christmas market. In the heart of this historic location near the palace, designers, prestigious houses, and entertainment will come together for the inaugural edition of Royal Affairs.

We tried an enchanting tea time in Versailles in the Yvelines department.

The Waldorf Astoria Versailles - Trianon Palace offers tea time every day in its elegant Peacock Alley. Orchestrated by pastry chef Eddie Benghanem, this afternoon tea in the Yvelines can be enjoyed from 3pm to 6pm, with a weekday menu and a more elaborate weekend version. We tried it and we'll tell you all about it.

Christmas lights 2025 in Mantes-la-Jolie (78): a large free parade with dancers

The Christmas lights are coming on in Mantes-la-Jolie (78)! On Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 6 p.m., a large free parade featuring eight floats will kick off the illuminations, the Christmas market, and the sledding track!

2025 Christmas lights in Saint-Germain-en-Laye (78): a Winter Party with parade and DJ set

When the Île-de-France region switches on its lights, the holiday season instantly takes on a whole new dimension. The streets are transformed into bright spots that make you want to go out, stroll around, and celebrate. And once again this year, Saint-Germain-en-Laye (78) is attracting everyone's attention with its highly anticipated Winter Party on November 29, 2025!

This Yvelines Christmas Market offers a magical journey, a carousel, and free wine and hot chocolate.

The Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse Christmas market immerses us in the festive atmosphere of the Yvelines on November 29 and 30, 2025. On the program: local artisans, magical shows, free wine and hot chocolate, activities for children, and delicacies to enjoy on site.

Versailles celebrates its organs with a series of free concerts.

The Versailles au son des orgues festival takes over the city's churches and heritage sites with a program of free concerts, performed by young talents on historic organs, from November 30 to December 21, 2025.