Les yvelines - activities

La Sérénade Royale 2024 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. Saturday evenings from June 8 to September 14, 2024, as well as July 14 and August 15.

Les Nocturnes de Feu 2024 at the Château de Versailles: a royal August 15

To celebrate August 15, 2024 on a flamboyant theme, the Château de Versailles is offering its Nocturnes de feu, an incredible show in the gardens, ending with a grandiose fireworks display.

Number 3: the star-studded, local and sustainable gourmet restaurant in Yvelines

Numéro 3 is the name of this elegant restaurant, nestled in the Vallée de Chevreuse, which honors the products of the Yvelines region, regularly unearthed by Laurent Trochain, a chef with a passion for local produce. It's been 20 years since he and his wife earned their first star in a former inn, where they now treat us to "vi-gétale" cuisine... we'll take you there...

An amusement park from 1euro at the Ile de loisirs de St Quentin en Yvelines: A children's paradise!

Fancy a walk with the kids in the great outdoors? Head for Au Paradis des Enfants, in the Saint Quentin en Yvelines leisure park. With prices among the cheapest in the Ile de France region, including €1 for a merry-go-round, €3 for a Mario karting session, €3 for unlimited inflatable games and €5 for duck fishing, the park promises plenty of laughs for the whole family. Good deal: Au Paradis des Enfants takes care of your parties and birthdays, with unlimited rides for €20 per child!

Paris 2024 Olympics: a huge fan zone planned on the Ile de loisirs in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines

For the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the Île de loisirs de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines will be transformed into one of the main fan zones, open from July 26 to August 11, promising free access and festivities for all.

Vélotour 2024: the unusual bicycle tour arrives in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (78)

The Vélotour is making a stopover in Yvelines rather than Paris, for this year 2024! A land of cycling, hosting events during the Olympic Games, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines is hosting the bicycle tour for the first time!

Eva Jospin's monumental embroidery exhibition at the Orangerie du Château de Versailles

The Orangerie at the Château de Versailles welcomes "Chambre de soie", Eva Jospin's monumental work from June 18 to September 29, 2024. Inspired by nature and architectural follies, this 350 m2 embroidery offers an immersive promenade, blending the grandiose setting of the site with the meticulousness and preciousness of thread creation. Ready for a couture immersion in the gardens of Versailles?

Yvelines: where can you find the department's best 2024 almond cake?

The galette des rois season is open! For residents of the Yvelines region, head to the town of Marly-le-Roi to taste the best 2024 almond cake in the department.

Imperial silks for Versailles, an exhibition by the Mobilier national at the Château de Versailles

In this exceptional exhibition dedicated to Napoleon's silk order for the Château de Versailles, discover a set of never-before-used, like-new textiles in the Grand Trianon at Versailles.

The Château de Maisons-Laffitte, a pleasure home with a royal air, in the Yvelines department

In Maisons-Laffitte, in the Yvelines département, the town's château has all the hallmarks of a chateau, yet it was once a "simple" pleasure house! Less than an hour from Paris, it's a beautiful place to discover with family, friends or on your own.

Paris 2024: Urbanloop, autonomous rail capsules for getting around Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines

Urbanloop could be the future of public transport in medium-sized towns! This month, the first tracks of these ecological, autonomous capsules will be laid in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines!

We tested Tea Time Chocolat in Versailles for a Hiver Gourmand at the Trianon Palace

Head for Versailles, at the gates of the Château, to take a seat in the Waldorf Astoria Versailles - Trianon Palace tea room. We'll take you on a tour of the new Tea Time Chocolat, with all its finesse.

Alexandre-Jean Dubois-Drahonet exhibition at the Musée Lambinet in Versailles - our photos

Discover the little-known work of Alexandre-Jean Dubois-Drahonet, master portrait painter of the 19th century, through a first exceptional retrospective at the Musée Lambinet in Versailles, from November 25, 2023 to February 25, 2024. Explore the "porcelain" finesse and precision that marked his international career, and plunge into the heart of Versailles' artistic history!

From one forest to another, a cultural and gourmet hike in Yvelines

Discover the treasures of the Yvelines forests on a cultural and gourmet hike on Sunday, October 8, 2023. Between Chambourcy, Marly-le-Roi and Saint-Germain-en-Laye, enjoy a ten-kilometer nature walk.

Yvelines: where can you find the best 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 2023. So, where's the best butter croissant in the département? We've got the answer.

Calicéo Versailles - Saint-Cyr l'Ecole: the aquatic fitness center

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.

The charming Village of Dampierre en Yvelines and its treasures to discover

Dampierre en Yvelines, nestled in the heart of two valleys, reveals its charms with its majestic castle, picturesque hamlets and rich heritage. This village is a must-see for history and nature lovers. We reveal its treasures for you to discover.

Base de Loisirs des Étangs de Hollande: A natural paradise with beach and swimming in Yvelines

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.

Accrocamp Poissy, the tree-climbing course in Yvelines (78)

Located in the park of the Château de Villiers in Poissy, in the Yvelines department, Accrocamp is an adventure course on a human scale. With an annual reopening at the end of March (March 30 this year), this spot in the heart of nature is the ideal setting for an adventure among the trees.

La Seine à Vélo: a new cycle route from Paris to the sea

Grab your bike and ride it to the Havre beach or the famous Planches in Deauville, leaving from Notre-Dame in Paris, it will be possible very soon! Starting from October 15, 2020, the boldest cyclists will be officially able to ride the “La Seine à Vélo” route, a new cycle route covering 420km (260.97 miles). The occasion to safely ride across 8 departments along the Seine!