Idée balade yvelines - activities

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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.
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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.
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Versailles de créateurs 2024, a free arts and crafts market in Versailles

This Saturday, April 27, 2024, the Place du Marché Notre-Dame in Versailles comes alive with the return of the long-awaited Versailles de Créateurs. Organized by Théma Créations in collaboration with the City of Versailles, this event promises a day full of artistic and artisanal discoveries, accessible free of charge to all.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Le Sentier des Maréchaux, the educational forest walk in the Chevreuse Valley

How about exploring the Sentier des maréchaux in the Vallée de Chevreuse? Just an hour from Paris, we're off on an educational walk through the Rambouillet forest, where nature and history meet.
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Discovery of Chevreuse: the Little Venice of the Yvelines and its Little Bridges Stroll

Chevreuse, known as the little Venice of the Yvelines, hides a sublime stroll of the small bridges, a real green setting at only 40 minutes from Paris and accessible by RER. We embark you for an adventure with unsuspected charm.
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A bucolic walk on the Impressionist Island in Chatou

A few stations away from Paris, by taking the RER A, make a stopover in the footsteps of the Impressionists in Chatou, for a pleasant stroll along the water.