Chatou

Barbecue Fest, a new festival for BBQ enthusiasts in the Yvelines (78)

BBQ fans are set to descend on Chatou, on the Île des Impressionnistes, for the inaugural Barbecue Fest, on July 4 and 5, 2026.

The Boating Party Lunch at Maison Fournaise: we tried the special menu tied to the Renoir exhibition

At Maison Fournaise in Chatou (78), the Canotiers menu, reinterpreted by three-Michelin-star chef Christian Le Squer, is on offer through July 19, 2026, in dialogue with the exhibition "Renoir and Love: The Happy Modernity" at the Musée d’Orsay, from the balcony where Renoir set up his easel in 1880. Here’s what we thought.

World Music Day 2026 in Chatou (Yvelines): free concerts and a fireworks display

Music Day will be celebrated this year on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Chatou, Yvelines. What’s on the lineup? Free concerts spotlighting funk, 60s classics, and rock. To heighten the celebrations, a pyrotechnic show has been announced.

Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2026: meditation and a discovery tour at the Sufi Art and Culture Museum (78)

Discover the program of the Sufi Art and Culture Museum in the Yvelines for Rendez-Vous aux Jardins 2026, this weekend from June 5 to 7. A great free outdoor outing!

Festive Flea Market: bargains and street art for a free day in Chatou (78)

On Monday, May 25, 2026, the City of Chatou is reinventing its classics with the inaugural edition of “Brocante en Fête.” Blending a quirky objects fair with Europe Day, the Yvelines town invites visitors to let themselves be surprised by brass bands and performances set among stalls where you can hunt for bargains!

Le Vésinet, Chatou, Carrières-sur-Seine... artist studios open their doors in May 2026.

On the occasion of the Parcours d’art de la Boucle de Seine, on May 30–31, 2026, nearly sixty artist studios and craftspeople will open their doors to the public. From Carrières-sur-Seine to Chatou, via Croissy-sur-Seine, Houilles, Le Vésinet and Montesson, this free art-filled excursion invites visitors to discover the behind-the-scenes of creation along the charming lanes of the Yvelines (78).

Impressionist Lights Festival 2026: Honoring Monet in Chatou (78)

For its 6th edition, the Impressionist Lights Festival will pay tribute to Claude Monet as part of the artist's centenary celebration. Join us at the Fournaise Museum in Chatou (78) on September 11th and 12th, 2026.

Chatou Fair 2026: The Ultimate Gathering of Antique Dealers and Flea Market Vendors in the 78 - Dates Announced

The Chatou Fair makes its return from March 13 to 22, 2026, on the Île des Impressionnistes (78). A must-visit event for antique enthusiasts and art gallery lovers, it’s the place to browse through a curated selection of vintage furniture, haute couture accessories, jewelry, vintage toys, and other charming collectibles from days gone by. With 300 exhibitors from across France, it’s a treasure trove for anyone looking to discover unique pieces and timeless objects.

Chatou Christmas Market (78): designers, music, Santa Claus, and entertainment

The magic of Christmas is coming to Yvelines (78)! From December 5 to 7, 2025, the Chatou Christmas Market is pulling out all the stops: adorable chalets, Santa Claus as a guest star, and delightful entertainment.

Alegría: Cirque du Soleil show announces new dates

Cirque du Soleil returns to Chatou in the Île-de-France region with Alegría, a reinvented show combining magic, acrobatics and strong emotions. Originally scheduled to run until December 19, the show has announced new dates until January 18, 2026.

Heritage Days 2025 on the Île des Impressionnistes in Chatou (78), the program at Musée Fournaise

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2025 on September 20 and 21, stop off at Chatou's Île des Impressionnistes to conquer the Musée Fournaise. Discover the program.

Elektric Park Festival 2025 in Chatou: the full program by stage

The Elektric Park Festival returns this weekend to Chatou in the Yvelines, with an edition to be experienced this Saturday, August 30, 2025. For the occasion, the famous electro event in the Paris region is announcing the return of the Blue Stage, but also the arrival of "spaces designed to experience music in a different way, closer to the artists". On the program? Camo & Krooked, Creeds b2b Vortek's, Dirtyphonics, Fatima Hajji and Joachim Garraud.

Diner des Canotiers: an evening on the banks of the Seine in the heart of Hameau Fournaise in Chatou (78)

On June 14, 2025 in Chatou, the banks of the Seine will be decked out in elegance for the return of the Dîner des Canotiers, a chic and festive picnic in the heart of the Hameau Fournaise. A guinguette atmosphere, old-fashioned dress code and the art of the table are on the program for this convivial open-air evening.

Easter egg hunt 2025, at the Fournaise museum in Chatou (78)

From April 19 to 21, 2025, the Musée Fournaise is organizing a big Easter egg hunt for children. We're off!

The night-time craft market returns to Chatou in Yvelines (78)

The night-time craft market is back in Chatou, in the Yvelines region (78). Local producers and artisans await you from March to December!

The Museum of Sufi Art and Culture: a spiritual journey in Chatou (78) - our photos

In Chatou, in the Yvelines department, the first museum dedicated to the art and culture of Sufism opens its doors to you to discover this spiritual current of Islam, through a collection of ancient objects and works of art.

Hiking: from l'île des Impressionnistes to Sartrouville, along the long-distance footpath

Follow in the footsteps of the famous Impressionist painters on a stroll along the Seine, from Chatou to Sartrouville, discovering pretty riverbanks and bucolic greenery.

Yvelines (78): free pony christenings for children this autumn!

Would you like to discover the Yvelines on a pony? On Sundays, September 1 and 8, 2024, treat your children to a magical first ride with free pony christenings in Chatou, Maisons-Laffitte and La Celle-Saint-Cloud.

And the prize for the most beautiful Christmas window in the Île-de-France region goes to ...

This year, it's the Chatou garden center-animal shop that wins the prize for the most beautiful Christmas window display 2024 in the Île-de-France region! With its illuminated decorations made entirely on site, this family-run institution, open since 1942, is the pride of its inhabitants. Come and see for yourself this magical storefront that has conquered the region!

L'Alphonsine, an all-women's race and hike on the Île des Impressionnistes

For a women's run, head to Chatou and its Île des Impressionnistes on October 15, 2023 for a run and hike with your friends, your mother or all the women in your life, in a lush green setting!