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Fête de la Science 2025 in Port Marly, a wealth of good ideas in Yvelines

The Festival of Science 2025 is making its big comeback from October 3 to 13, taking place throughout the region, especially in the Yvelines. Towns like Port-Marly and Louveciennes are hosting an engaging lineup focused on the theme "Artificial Intelligence." Celebrating its 35th national edition, the event offers free shows, lectures, and workshops suitable for all ages.

Germinations, the new free arts festival that transforms a Yvelines village

GERMINATIONS is the name of the first ecological arts festival to transform Raizeux (Yvelines) into an open-air gallery. 24 French and international artists will take over 4 sites in the village from September 13 to 28, 2025, all with free access.

Yvelines: association forums this weekend, September 6 and 7, 2025

This weekend, September 6 and 7, 2025, more than 35 communes in the Yvelines region are organizing their association forums. From Conflans-Sainte-Honorine to Saint-Germain-en-Laye, these free events provide an opportunity to discover hundreds of sporting, cultural and community activities.

Fête de la Saint-Gilles this weekend in Rochefort-en-Yvelines

The Fête de la Saint-Gilles 2025 awaits you in Rochefort-en-Yvelines this weekend of September 6 and 7, 2025. This village tradition takes place in the Yvelines region, with entertainment and a convivial meal on the Place des Halles this year.

3x3 basketball in Versailles: an exceptional international tournament in front of the château this Saturday

Twelve international teams face off this Saturday, August 30, 2025 on the Avenue de Paris in Versailles. This free Lite Quest tournament transforms the southern median in front of the Château de Versailles into a 3x3 basketball court, with qualification for Spain at stake.

The Chapelle Royale opens to visitors this summer at the Château de Versailles

This summer 2025, the Château de Versailles in the Yvelines is offering an exceptional opening of the Chapelle Royale to the public from July 8 to September 30. This is an opportunity to admire the nave, painted ceiling and stone marquetry, which are usually invisible to the public. Throughout the summer, the tour is also enriched by sites linked to the Third Republic and immersive experiences in the gardens.

Wam Park Rambouillet water park: activities and free swimming in Yvelines

We're off to discover the Étangs de Hollande leisure park, which is getting a facelift. Not only is access free, but a new inflatable water park, Water Games, has also been installed. Pedalos, canoes, paddles and fine sand also await you. All of which promises a lively summer swimming season.

Saint-Cyr-l'École 2025 festival: skydiving, hot-air ballooning and fireworks in Yvelines

In Saint-Cyr-l'École (Yvelines), on June 13 and 14, 2025, the town celebrates its aeronautical history with an exceptional festival. Hot-air ballooning, skydiving, fireworks, concerts and free entertainment await young and old alike.

Yvelines Théâtre 2025: free shows in 78

Yvelines Théâtre 2025, an initiative of the Conseil départemental, offers 36 free shows from May 23 to July 4, 2025 in as many communes of the Yvelines. A touring theatrical season showcasing local companies and inviting all audiences to come and discover.

Les Clayescibels, the free Yvelines festival with Magic System

The free concert festival Les Clayescibels returns to Les Clayes-sous-Bois in the Yvelines region on Saturday June 14, 2025, after a 3-year absence. The Crook and the Dylan's, Back in the Pink, Lester & Jamison, Eponyme and Magic System are on the program for what promises to be a very festive evening. And since it's free, why miss out?

Traffic and parking restrictions in Versailles for the Choose France Summit

The Choose France international summit, being held this Monday May 19 at the Château de Versailles in the Yvelines, has been imposing major traffic and parking restrictions since Sunday. We take a look at the measures in place to ensure you don't find yourself affected if you're driving in the area.

Yvelines Marchés de Producteurs, the springtime rendezvous for local produce

The Yvelines is celebrating its local producers with a series of festive markets from May 17 to June 28 2025 in five communes across the département. These events highlight the region's short circuits, local produce and crafts, offering visitors a convivial immersion in local riches.

Les Nuits des Forêts 2025: the exceptional program in Yvelines (78)

Nuits des Forêts returns from June 6 to 22, 2025. The Yvelines region will also be taking part, with a rich and varied program designed to reconnect you with nature in an immersive and entertaining way.

La Trattoria di Bambini, the Italian restaurant at the Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay Farm

La Trattoria di Bambini is the name of the new Italian restaurant hidden away in the farmhouse of the Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay in the Yvelines. Open to all, this gourmet spot is sure to delight fans of good pizzas and Italian dishes. We tell you all about it.

La Ferme de l'Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay: a charming hotel in the heart of the Yvelines countryside

La Ferme de l'Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay, tucked away in the Vallée de Chevreuse, offers an enchanting interlude of country-style accommodation, Italian gastronomy and a connection to nature, to be discovered all year round in the Yvelines. Whether you're a Parisian looking for a weekend getaway or a tourist looking for a nature experience near Versailles or Dampierre, Ferme de l'Abbaye has a lot to offer. We've tested it and told you all about it...

L'Auberge des 3 hameaux, the friendly restaurant with leafy terrace in Choisel, Yvelines

The Auberge des 3 Hameaux is not just an inn, it's also an excellent bistronomic restaurant to discover. Nestled in the Vallée de Chevreuse, close to the Château de Breteuil, this Yvelines gourmet landmark has a lot going for it. Tested and approved, we warmly recommend it if you're in the mood for good food.

Chinese New Year in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, the free festive program

Saint-Germain-en-Laye celebrates Chinese New Year this Sunday, February 9, 2025, with a festive and free program organized by the Confucius association and the town hall. From 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, discover workshops, shows and gastronomy around the Lunar New Year.

Aux Quais, the organic and local tearoom at l'Étang-la-Ville station in the Yvelines department

The "Aux Quais" tearoom, freshly opened in October in the heart of the former train station at l'Étang-la-Ville in the Yvelines, awaits all visiting gourmets and Sunday strollers to treat you to organic and local products, all homemade.

Luxury second-hand handbags, discover the unique Héritage boutique in Yvelines

Imagine, among the finest handbags and luxury leather goods at knock-down prices. That's what we've come up with at Héritage, a brand-new second-hand boutique that opened in October in Les Clayes-sous-Bois in the Yvelines department, in the heart of the One Nation shopping center. We take you on a tour of this address, which offers certified Hermès, Chanel, Dior and Balenciaga at 30% to 50% off.

Versailles des créateurs d'automne 2024, the free craft market in Versailles awaits you

This Saturday, October 12, 2024, the Place du Marché Notre-Dame in Versailles comes alive with the return of Versailles des Créateurs, a day-long gathering of local talent and artisanal and responsible brands selected for their know-how and Made in France quality. In collaboration with the City of Versailles, this event promises a day full of artistic and artisanal discoveries, open to all free of charge.