Yvelines - activities

The Fête de la Nature in Plaisir, the program of free events in the Yvelines region

The Fête de la Nature returns from May 22 to 26, 2024. To mark the occasion, the town of Plaisir is offering a wealth of activities to help you discover biodiversity and local green spaces, all free of charge. Now's the time to sign up!

Unusual in the Yvelines: the superb waterfall grotto at Parc du Dr Fauvel in Villennes-sur-Seine

Villennes-sur-Seine, a charming commune in the Yvelines department, is home to a little-known treasure: the waterfalls of the Parc Fauvel grotto. Located some 36 kilometers west of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, this small town near Poissy on the left bank of the Seine boasts a park that combines history and nature. The park, an example of English romanticism, features an unusual grotto and waterfalls.

Les rendez-vous de la Madeleine, re-enactment weekends at the château de la Madeleine - photos

Les rendez-vous de la Madeleine are back from these April 27 and 28, 2024. Head for the Château de la Madeleine in Chevreuse, where we invite you to relive medieval life, free of charge, over 4 lively weekends from late April to October.

Boulevard Beirut, the right Lebanese restaurant in Poissy, Yvelines (78)

Looking for sunshine on the plate and in the service? Then head for Boulevard Beirut, a lovely surprise nestled between the Collégiale Notre Dame and the old bridge that used to be a landmark of the town of Poissy in the Yvelines department.

Le Jardin Yili, the unusual Chinese garden hidden away in the Yvelines

Jardin Yili is the only privately-owned traditional Chinese garden in France. Head for Saint-Rémy-l'Honoré in the Yvelines, about 33 km from Paris, for a change of scenery. Discover this 10,000 m² green space, imbued with spirituality and tranquility, where you can discover the art of Chinese gardens and immerse yourself in a feng shui setting inspired by age-old traditions.

Le Skit du Saint-Esprit, the unusual treasure hidden in the Mesnil-Saint-Denis forest in the Yvelines department

Have you heard of the Skit du Saint-Esprit, a small Orthodox monastery nestling in the Bois de Fay at Mesnil-Saint-Denis in the Yvelines? This small edifice, which in fact forms 3 churches, reveals a veritable treasure trove hidden within, a must-see for lovers of the unusual and art history.

Esprit Jardin, the free plant festival of Versailles 2024, program

Esprit Jardin celebrates the Fête des Plantes de Versailles on April 27 and 28, 2024. On the program: plant and equipment sales, workshops, entertainment, shows and much more with free admission.

La Maison de Fer de Poissy, the unusual museum nestled in the Parc Meissonnier

La Maison de Fer à Poissy, a monument dating from 1896, is an atypical museum on the town of Poissy, to be discovered in the heart of the Parc Meissonnier. Discover its unique industrial architecture and history, and immerse yourself in the story of Poissy's development.

The charming village of Médan in the Yvelines, its castle and its treasures

Nestled in a loop of the Seine just 30 minutes from Paris, the village of Médan offers a wonderful escape into time and history. Once the property of the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in the Middle Ages, it now boasts a number of cultural treasures, including its famous 16th-century château and the home of the illustrious Émile Zola. We take you on a voyage of discovery.

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.

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...

Domaine du Château de Dampierre en Yvelines open and free to under-18s

Domaine du Château de Dampierre-en-Yvelines is now open all year round. There will be no more winter closures. A host of new features await you, including some great events, the opening of guided tours of the château and free admission for under-18s.

Parc du Château de Plaisir, a green bubble in the heart of Yvelines

On the outskirts of old Plaisir, nestles the Parc du Château de Plaisir and its verdant setting, a veritable corner of nature for strolling, picnicking or playing sport. Classified as a historic monument in 1961, this site has many assets.

La Fête des Plantes et des Jardins de Montfort l'Amaury 2024 (78)

Montfort l'Amaury, a charming town in the Yvelines department, is hosting its 12ᵉ edition of the Fête des Plantes et des Jardins. Rendezvous with all gardening enthusiasts on the weekend of April 27 and 28, 2024, in the historic setting of this medieval town.

La Prairiale: Festival of plants, gardens and crafts in Montigny-le-Bretonneux 2024

The 21st edition of La Prairiale, the plant and garden festival in Montigny-le-Bretonneux, will take place on Saturday April 20 and Sunday April 21, 2024. Exhibitors, craftsmen and local produce await you in the grounds of the Manet farm.

A weekend of free events around the Olympics at Étang la Ville in the Yvelines department

L'Étang la Ville comes alive with the Olympic Games this weekend, from March 30 to April 1, 2024. Enjoy a host of free events open to all.

An exceptional brunch at Château de Villiers-Le-Mahieu in the Yvelines, with all kinds of entertainment

If you'd like to go green and enjoy an exceptional all-you-can-eat brunch without having to go to the ends of the earth, then we invite you to discover Château de Villiers-le-Mahieu in the Yvelines. Part of the Les Maison de Campagne group, this site also offers a whole range of activities included in the package, for a fantastic day out. Golf, boating, cycling, games, cinema and even snacks await you...

Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2024 at the Arboretum de Versailles-Chèvreloup in the Yvelines: the program

The Arboretum de Versailles-Chèvreloup awaits us for another edition of Rendez-Vous aux Jardins, taking place this year from May 31 to June 2, 2024 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region. Discover the program that awaits us this year!

Branches et loisirs, accrobranche at the Saint-Quentin en Yvelines leisure park

Branches et Loisirs, the accrobranche course at Saint-Quentin en Yvelines, the largest leisure park in the Ile-de-France region, reopened its doors on March 25, 2023. You'll discover courses for all ages from 3 upwards, and new activities up to 15 meters above the ground. Reopening scheduled for March 30, 2024.