Buc

This flower-filled park in the Yvelines hides an arboretum, royal secrets, and has inspired Blake and Mortimer.

In Buc, in the Yvelines, the park of Haut-Buc Castle is freely accessible year-round. A pedagogical arboretum, Louis XIV’s secret child, an eccentric astronomer, and the backdrop for Blake and Mortimer: this estate has more than one story to tell. Here’s more about this superb place in full bloom, a must for tulip lovers.

Yvelines : this château, with its peculiar, flower-filled park, was once a Louis XIV estate

Built on the remains of an ancient royal castle, the Château de Buc is a treasure to be discovered in the Yvelines, whether to enjoy its park and playground or to discover the cultural program on offer.

The Four Towers Race: a 17-kilometer trail through nature and historic churches in the Yvelines

On Saturday, March 14, 2026, the Yvelines region invites you to a one-of-a-kind trail event: the Four Bell Towers Race. Covering 17 kilometers, this route offers the perfect blend of athletic challenge and heritage discovery, weaving through the historic churches of Vélizy-Villacoublay, Jouy-en-Josas, Buc, and Les Loges-en-Josas.

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.

Heritage Days 2024 at Château du Haut-Buc (78), the program

In the Yvelines, the Château du Haut-Buc and its garden are well worth a visit! A special program awaits us on the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024, to mark the Journées du Patrimoine 2024.