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Where to go bargain hunting in Yvelines this weekend, November 14 and 15, 2026? Flea markets and garage sales

Bargain hunters in Yvelines are in for a treat on the weekend of November 14 and 15, 2026, with events for families and collectors alike: toy fairs across the département, multi-collectible shows and second-hand book fairs to get ready for the holidays without breaking the bank.

A14: 50% discount during the Saint-Cloud roadworks—and the conditions attached

A 50% discount at the Montesson toll plaza on the A14 will be available as the Saint-Cloud tunnel closes from November 16, 2026. The Bip&Go offer applies to certain vehicles and weekday journeys, excluding public holidays.

The Grataloup Museum in Chevreuse will close permanently on November 11.

The Grataloup Museum in Chevreuse will permanently close on November 11, 2026. Its final exhibition, Between the Worlds, features painter and photographer Antoine Poupel at the Saint-Saturnin Priory.

La Place in Versailles: a gourmet crêperie

In the mood for a tasty break just steps from the Palace of Versailles? Head to La Place, a welcoming crêperie at 17 rue Colbert, just a short walk from the famous Place d’Armes. Generous Breton buckwheat galettes, sweet crêpes, a terrace overlooking the palace and a relaxed atmosphere: a place to discover before or after your visit to the royal estate.

Free castles and museums in the 78 this Sunday, November 1, 2026, the first Sunday of the month

Museums and monuments in the Yvelines are opening their doors to us for free on the first Sunday of the month. This Sunday, November 1, 2026, several cultural sites in the 78 are free to visit. Here’s a rundown of the deals to snap up.

The Yvelines Théâtre Festival is back — book your show for free!

Yvelines Théâtre returns for a second edition from October 16 to November 15, 2026, featuring 50 free performances across the department. Theatre, magic, circus, puppets and comedies: a month of shows to enjoy with family or friends!

This bakery-pastry shop in Yvelines sells the best mille-feuille in France.

The Duhamel bakery and patisserie in Orgeval, Yvelines, sticks to traditional, no-frills pastries. We headed to this gourmand spot to check out, in particular, the famous vanilla mille-feuille, crowned France’s best in 2026, sold year-round in-store.

Mantes Medieval Festival 2026: the free Middle Ages celebration in Yvelines returns.

La Médiévale de Mantes transforms the city center of Mantes-la-Jolie, in Yvelines, into a medieval town on Saturday, October 17, 2026 for the 576th Onion Fair: knights, tales, encampments and an artisan market, all free of charge.

Yvelines Theatre 2026: 50 free performances in the 78

Yvelines Théâtre is back from October 16 to November 15, 2026, presenting 50 free performances across the department. Theatre, circus, magic and puppetry form the lineup of this second edition.

Versailles goes dark this Saturday for Night Day 2026.

The Night of Darkness 2026 plunges a slice of Versailles into darkness this Saturday, October 10. On the Place d’Armes, facing the château, astronomy clubs set up their telescopes for a free viewing of the starry sky.

The Best Patisserie in Yvelines 2026 for a flan and a mille-feuille: the rankings

The 2026 Best Pastry in Yvelines contest has delivered its verdict on two timeless classics: flan and mille-feuille. Here is the full results and the shops in the department where you can taste these prize-winning desserts.

Yvelines: A13 exit ramp closed tonight, October 5–6.

In Yvelines, the ramp at interchange 11 on the A13, in Mantes-Est, will close overnight from Monday, October 5 to Tuesday, October 6, 2026 for nighttime works, with detours planned for motorists.

Science Festival 2026: what's on for the animations in Port-Marly (78)?

This year, we’re heading to Port-Marly to explore the wide range of activities lined up for the Fête de la Science. From theatre to science workshops and other free activities, there’s plenty to enjoy for the occasion.

Château de Dampierre: we visited the Pompadour’s Enchanted Garden.

The Enchanted Garden of Pompadour, followed by the Masquerade, transformed the Dampierre-en-Yvelines estate into an 18th-century backdrop this Saturday, September 26, 2026. A costume-clad garden party, a horse show and a masked ball. Here are the images from this inaugural edition, a premiere that sent time traveling.

Strike and protest in Paris on September 29: routes and locations across Île-de-France

The public service demonstration on September 29, 2026 will march from République to Nation, with firefighters who left from Place d’Italie joining in at the Bastille. Here are the two routes and the scheduled gatherings in Île-de-France.

This Yvelines pastry shop, home to macarons champions, unveils its new display case.

The pastry shop Le Jardin Sucré is reopening its historic boutique in Cernay-la-Ville, in the Yvelines, after a summer of renovations. France’s macarons champions Mélanie and Arnaud Mathez reveal, starting this September 2026, a fully redesigned botanical-inspired interior that invites guests to settle in and linger.

Endesumar Medieval Festival 2026 in Yvelines, photos of the Viking encampment

The Endesumar Medieval Festival transforms the grounds of Château de Rangiport, in Gargenville (Yvelines), into a full-scale Viking encampment and continues its journey this Sunday, September 13, 2026. We stopped by on Saturday—here’s what to expect on site.

Norbert Tarayre opens La Table de Norbert in Versailles, a new restaurant due to open in October 2026

Norbert Tarayre launches his own restaurant in Versailles: La Table de Norbert sets up shop just a stone’s throw from the château in the Yvelines, and he vows to shake up the standards of French cuisine starting October 20, 2026. Here’s everything you need to know.

Yvelines: Helmet and high-visibility vest compulsory for electric scooters from September 15.

Wearing a helmet and a high-visibility vest or other high-visibility gear will become mandatory for users of electric scooters and other personal mobility devices in Yvelines as of September 15, 2026. The prefecture is responding to the sharp rise in accidents.

Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 at Jardin Yili: a Chinese night-time event in Yvelines

Yili Garden, France’s only traditional Chinese garden tucked away in the Yvelines, opens its lantern-lit paths for a Moon Festival evening. Tales, a tea ceremony, mooncakes, and a live concert will shape the night of September 26, 2026.