Yvelines - activities

8 unusual parks and gardens in Yvelines, treasures to discover

Why not take a stroll and discover the most beautiful and original parks and gardens in Yvelines? From hidden gardens to unique, historic and even downright zany, the 78 region has no shortage of unusual treasures to discover for those wishing to get off the beaten track.

Yvelines-Paris La Défense, the new bus to Paris in 1h15 - routes and timetables

From this September 2, 2024, a new express bus line links Bréval directly to La Défense with 7 stops, making everyday life easier for residents of the western Yvelines region. In just 1h15, the famous business district can now be reached, offering an alternative solution to the car. Accessible with the Navigo Pass, this Île-de-France Mobilités initiative improves connections between rural areas and the capital.

The Impressionist picnic at Chambourcy to relive the "Déjeuner sur l'herbe" (Lunch on the Grass)

How about taking a leap back in time to relive the "Déjeuner sur l'Herbe" at the Impressionist Picnic in Chambourcy, this Sunday, September 8, 2024? Please remember to register free of charge for the event.

Free Lumières Impressionnistes Festival in Chatou 2024, takes us back in time

The Lumières Impressionnistes festival returns for a 4th edition on September 6 and 7, 2024, on the theme: Let's celebrate together 1874 and the year of the first Impressionist exhibition! This free, festive event once again takes over the Hameau Fournaise in the Yvelines (78) with an exceptional program including sound and light shows, live arts performances and exhibitions.

The excellent all-you-can-eat brunch at the Auberge des 3 Hameaux in the Yvelines department

Brunch at the Auberge des 3 Hameaux in Choisel, just behind the Château de Breteuil, is undoubtedly one of the best brunches in the Yvelines, if not the whole of Ile-de-France. Affordable, all-you-can-eat, with good local produce and changing recipes, not to mention homemade pastries, we love it. Mind you, it only takes place one Sunday a month!

Discover Saint-Quentin en Yvelines' free Ninja course in the fan zone

Sports enthusiasts and kids with peachy appetites beware, the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines leisure park is installing a free obstacle course from June 29 to July 21, 2024. Now's the time to take up the challenge!

Paris 2024 Olympics: The giant fan zone in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines is launched, discover the program

For the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the Île de loisirs de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines is transformed into one of the main fan zones, open from July 27 to August 11, promising free access and festivities for all. The program includes an exceptional opening night with DJ Ofenbach and a drone show, followed by Vincent Vinel and Broken Back, and Magic System later in the season. We reveal the places to celebrate the Olympics toyte the season.

Paris 2024 Olympics: a free party at the Domaine de Madame Elisabeth in Versailles, Yvelines

At the Domaine départemental de Madame Élisabeth on July 23, 2024, get ready for a party to remember! The Paris 2024 Olympic flame will end its Yvelines journey in Versailles, with a free show featuring sports performances, circus acts and fiery DJ sets.

Where to swim in Yvelines, beaches and aquatic centers in 78

Looking for the best beaches and swimming spots in Yvelines? We've put together a list of the best places in 78 to cool off this summer of 2024.

Calicéo Saint-Cyr l'Ecole: we tested the SPA aquatic fitness center in Yvelines

Calicéo Versailles - Saint-Cyr l'Ecole opens its doors on September 16, 2023 in Saint-Cyr-L'Ecole, near Versailles. A new oasis of well-being opens its doors. Imagine, on an impressive 5,000 m² surface, a wellness area that promises relaxation and revitalization thanks to state-of-the-art aquatic facilities, accessible almost around the clock. Beauty, massage and sport are all on the agenda.

Paris 2024 Olympics: How to get around Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines during the Games? Travel restrictions

Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines is among the key zones for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The festivities will be spread over thirteen days of events, organized in four different locations, all with a large fan zone in the Ile de Loisirs. We tell you all about the transport arrangements in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines during the Olympic Games, and how you can get around.

July 14, 2024 in Achères, entertainment and drone show - 78

Like last year, the town of Achères in the Yvelines has decided to celebrate Bastille Day, not with fireworks, but with a never-before-seen drone show, to be discovered this Saturday, July 13, 2024. Click here for the program.

Yvelines: where is the best 2024 butter croissant in the department?

Do you live in the Yvelines and are looking for the best butter croissant around? Look no further! The Chambre de Métiers et de l'Artisanat des Yvelines has delivered its results for the year 2024. So, where's the best butter croissant in the département? We've got the answer.

An all-you-can-eat brunch on a terrace with breathtaking views in the Yvelines?

Are you looking for an all-you-can-eat buffet brunch on a sunny terrace? Let's go to the Belvédère du Domaine de la Corniche, located in Rolleboise in the Yvelines region, where every Sunday we enjoy a brunch with a breathtaking view over the Seine valley.

Base de Loisirs des Étangs de Hollande, the natural beach and bathing area in Yvelines is now open

Discover the wonders of the Base de Loisirs des Étangs de Hollande in Les Bréviaires, in the heart of the Rambouillet forest. Fancy a beach and a swim in the green? Head for the Yvelines to sunbathe and relax in the heart of nature.

The Parc du peuple de l'herbe, the largest nature park in the Yvelines, with its flora and fauna

The Parc du Peuple de l'herbe at Carrières-sous-Poissy in the Yvelines region, open all year round, offers a fascinating immersion in nature. This 113-hectare park, the largest in the Yvelines region, is home to an impressive diversity of flora and fauna, providing an ideal setting for nature lovers and families in search of discovery. Insects and flowers abound.

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.

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!