What to do in yvelines

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.

Fête nationale 2025 in Beynes (78): lantern parade, fireworks, popular ball on July 13

In the Yvelines department, Beynes sets the tone from July 13, 2025! For the Fête Nationale, the town transforms the Plaine de l'Étang into an open-air party scene. Fireworks, an open-air ball, live music and a lantern-lit parade... here, we celebrate July 14th the day before, in a friendly, local version.

Fête nationale 2025 in Verneuil-sur-Seine (78): château ball, cabaret, drones and DJ on July 13

To celebrate the Fête nationale 2025, Verneuil-sur-Seine is putting blue, white and red in the spotlight with its Bal au Château, a festive and convivial evening in the grounds of the Château de Notre-Dame. Entertainment, French Cancan, DJs and a drone show set the pace for this not-to-be-missed tricolor celebration on July 13 in the Yvelines!

Lumières Impressionnistes 2025 Festival at the heart of legendary cabarets in Chatou (78)

The Lumières Impressionnistes festival returns on September 5 and 6, 2025, with a cabaret theme. A festive, free event at Hameau Fournaise in the Yvelines (78), with an exceptional program featuring light and sound shows, a night market and a French cancan!

L'atelier Manessier: the French painter's studio-museum in Emancé, Yvelines (78)

Alfred Manessier's studio in Emancé in the Yvelines (78) opens its doors to visitors for guided tours, unveiling a world where light and color celebrate the landscapes of the Baie de Somme and the Picardy coastline. This unique venue invites visitors to explore in depth the work of a master glassmaker and non-figurative painter of the 20th century.

Datcha Tourguéniev: visit the Russian writer's home and museum in Bougival (78)

Ivan Tourguéniev's Datcha, a house-museum nestled in the woods of Bougival (78), whispers the life of a literary giant. Built in 1874, this Swiss-Russian residence, which has the Maison des Illustres label, was his refuge until his last breath. A literary treasure to be visited from March to the end of October, on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month.

Free Castles, Museums and Monuments in Yvelines, Sunday, August 3rd 2025, 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 that's not the case all year round. To help you find your way around, we've compiled a list of cultural sites in Yvelines to visit this Sunday, August 3, 2025.

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.

July 14, 2025 in Achères (78): live entertainment and fireworks for the National Holiday on July 13

The town of Achères, in the Yvelines department, has decided to celebrate the Fête Nationale with a live pyrotechnic show and fireworks display! Join us this Sunday, July 13, 2025, to enjoy the Fête Nationale celebrations.

Les rendez-vous de la Madeleine 2025, free medieval events at Château de la Madeleine

Les rendez-vous de la Madeleine 2025 are coming to Chevreuse with free shows, historical re-enactments and medieval entertainment every weekend from May 18 to September 28, 2025 at the Château de la Madeleine. Discover the not-to-be-missed program.

Fête de la musique 2025 in Le Vésinet (78): free concerts in a festive rural setting

Le Vésinet (Yvelines - 78) transforms the Parc des Ibis into a free open stage for the Fête de la Musique 2025! This Saturday, June 21, from 5.30pm to 11.30pm, Parc des Ibis invites you to a musical tour of pop rock, electro, funk and classic rock. Get out your sneakers and get ready to dance the night away in a festive, friendly atmosphere!

Fête Ô Pecq 2025: entertainment, workshops, sports and music festival in Le Pecq, Yvelines (78)

This year, the Fête Ô Pecq is perfectly in tune with the Fête de la Musique, this Saturday, June 21, 2025, for a festive day under the open sky! From 11 a.m. to midnight, the Parc Corbière in Le Pecq (Yvelines - 78) becomes the ideal stage for celebrating summer with family and friends, to the sound of free concerts and entertainment galore.

Fête de la musique 2025 in Carrières-sur-Seine (78): concerts, barbecues, aperitifs and fireworks

Carrières-sur-Seine (78) is pulling out all the stops for the Fête de la Musique 2025! From 3pm, the Parc de la Mairie comes alive with concerts, free aperitifs, barbecues, gourmet food trucks and fireworks. A 100% festive day of dancing, eating and vibrating under the summer sky.

Fête de la musique 2025 in Montesson (78): a festive, green and open-air first edition!

Forget the headphones, the music's out on the street! This Saturday, June 21, 2025, for the Fête de la Musique, Montesson (Yvelines, 78) celebrates its grand premiere in free, festive live mode. Get ready to rock to the rhythm of open-air concerts and musical entertainment that will have the whole town dancing the night away!

Grandeur Nature 2025: the free festival with zip line, farm, horse-drawn carriage ... in Sartrouville (78)

Journée Grandeur Nature returns to Sartrouville this Sunday, June 15, 2025 with an edition entirely dedicated to gardens. Activities, workshops and bucolic strolls await you from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. between the Parc du Dispensaire and the banks of the Seine. A festive open-air escapade, free of charge and full of chlorophyll for the whole family!

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.

Base de Loisirs des Étangs de Hollande, the beach and free swimming in Yvelines

Discover the wonders of the Base de Loisirs des Étangs de Hollande in Les Bréviaires, in the heart of the Rambouillet forest. Fancy a beach and a swim in the green? Head for the Yvelines to sunbathe and relax in the heart of nature, in a completely renovated and redesigned base. Free swimming and an inflatable aquatic course now await you.

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.

Festival de l'Eau 2025 in Montesson (78): free sailing, pedal boats, craft market, ...

In Montesson, the Festival de l'Eau returns with a bang on Saturday June 7, 2025! On the banks of the Seine, this free event celebrates the richness of the river in this Yvelines (78) commune, with sailing tours, a craft market and games for children. A fresh, festive and 100% convivial day!

Where to swim in Yvelines this summer 2025: beaches and aquatic centers in 78

Looking for the best beaches and swimming spots in Yvelines? We've put together a list of the best places in 78 to cool off this summer of 2025 .