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Where to picnic in the Yvelines, 11 great spots with superb views

The fine weather is here and you're looking for somewhere to sit down for a lovely picnic in the Yvelines? We've come up with 11 great spots with breathtaking views, some well-known and others less so, where you can relax with friends or lovers and feast your eyes.

The Petit Moulin des Vaux de Cernay is transformed into a cultural restaurant with terrace (78)

Alert friends, the famous little Moulin des Vaux de Cernay in the Vallée de Chevreuse in the Yvelines (78), is being revived and transformed into a cultural restaurant that combines a place to eat, have a drink and relax in the sun with a cultural gallery where you can enjoy ephemeral exhibitions in a place steeped in history.

Unusual: Le déjeuner sur l'herbe, a free costumed picnic at the time of the Impressionists in Port Marly

Le déjeuner sur l'herbe is the painting by Manet and Monet, but also the event that awaits you on June 30, 2024 in the Ile de la Loge park at Port Marly in the Yvelines. So get out your marinière and your flowery dresses for this free and unusual rendez-vous, and step back in time to the time of the Impressionists for an out-of-the-ordinary picnic.

A free medieval festival at Guernes in the Yvelines this weekend

A medieval festival and craft market with free admission awaits you this weekend of June 15 and 16, 2024 at Guernes in the Yvelines. Looking to step back in time? Equestrian shows and games, falconers and jugglers await you.

Did you know? This Belvédère kiosk in the Yvelines is a remnant of the Universal Exhibition.

How about discovering the Kiosque du Belvédère de Châtillon, nestling in the Rosny-sur-Seine forest in the Yvelines department? We tell you all about its history and how to find it.

The free Grand Jeu de piste at Versailles 2024

How about a free treasure hunt in Versailles? The town is repeating its great game and offering you a fun day out this Saturday, June 1, 2024. Don't forget to register - it's compulsory to take part!

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.

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.

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 evolution of the town of Poissy.

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.

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.

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.