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Free museums, castles and monuments in Yvelines on Sunday May 5, 2024, 1st Sunday of the month

On the first Sunday of the month, many monuments, castles, museums and historic sites in Yvelines open their doors to you free of charge. But not all of them are free all year round, and some are currently undergoing renovation work. To help you find your way around, we've compiled a list of cultural sites in Yvelines to visit this Sunday, May 5, 2024.

7 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.

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? Secret Story 2024 is being filmed in Poissy. What does this season have in store for us?

After a 7-year hiatus, "Secret Story", TF1's famous reality TV game show, is back for a 12th season with a fresh approach, ready to captivate us from this Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 11:30pm. The House of Secrets is now in Poissy, in the Yvelines region of France, and we tell you all about it.

Shopping tip: an XXL solidarity garage sale by influencer Lookbookaly at One Nation (78)

Attention fashion-victims, a giant fashion sale organized by influencer Lookbookaly is coming to the One Nation shopping center in the Yvelines department. See you on April 27 and 18, 2024!

Maisons-Laffitte Jazz Festival 2024: Richard Galliano, Alfredo Rodriguez... here's the line-up

The Maisons-Laffitte Jazz Festival returns this summer to delight jazz music fans! Join us from Friday, June 14 to Sunday, June 23, 2024, for live performances by such prestigious artists as Richard Bona, Pierrick Pédron, Richard Galliano, Alfredo Rodriguez and Brooklyn Funk Essentials!

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.

Nuit des Musées 2024 at the Musée Ducastel-Vera in Saint-Germain-en-Laye (78), the program

Nuit des Musées returns this Saturday, May 18, 2024 in Paris and the Île-de-France region. In Saint-Germain-en-Laye, the Musée Ducastel-Vera unveils its program for the occasion! A good cultural plan to discover in Yvelines.

Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2024 at Jardin de Yili, the Chinese garden in Yvelines (78)

From May 31 to June 2, 2024, Jardin Yili, an oasis of tranquility and Chinese culture, opens its doors to visitors as part of the Rendez-Vous aux Jardins event. Located in Saint-Rémy-l'Honoré in the Yvelines, just 33 km from Paris, this private garden is an invitation to travel to China without leaving the Ile-de-France region.

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.

L'Orient Express, the escape game inspired by the adventures of Hercule Poirot at Enigma 78

Want to follow in the footsteps of Hercule Poirot? Head to Enigma 78 to discover the escape game "L'Orient Express" and plunge into the mysterious atmosphere of 1930s Istanbul. Follow in the footsteps of the famous detective on a thrilling journey from Istanbul to Paris, while solving a variety of enigmas. Ready to solve the mysteries of the Orient Express?

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.