What to do in yvelines: a guide

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.

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.

An immersive, costume-filled garden party is in the works at this château in the Yvelines.

An immersive garden party, titled "The Enchanted Garden of Pompadour," sweeps onto the Dampierre-en-Yvelines estate this Saturday, September 26, 2026, featuring entertainment, activities for children, and an equestrian show in the spirit of Madame de Pompadour.

Chez Bonnie in Versailles: a coffee shop and wine bar near the Palace

At Bonnie, the vibe carries through from morning coffee to an evening glass of wine without missing a beat. Just steps from the Château de Versailles and the Notre-Dame market, come by for a quick lunch, a coffee-and-pastry break, shared charcuterie and cheese boards, or simply a good glass with friends.

Science Festival 2026 in Port-Marly (Yvelines): a family-friendly program to discover.

The Science Festival makes its big return in 2026, running from October 2 to 12. To mark the occasion, a wide array of activities and workshops are being organized, notably in Port-Marly in the Yvelines department.

France vs Spain: Trappes hosts a free fan zone for the semifinal

The free Trappes fan zone rekindles its giant screens for the France–Spain semifinal of the 2026 World Cup, this Tuesday, July 14, at Stade Chansac. Free entry, two big screens, volunteer-run refreshment stands and a festive national-celebration atmosphere.

This Louis XIII-era château in the Yvelines is set to rise again after two years of work.

The restoration of Château de Plaisir, a Louis XIII jewel in Yvelines, enters the final stretch after two years of work. The historic monument and its 17th-century dovecote are gearing up to begin a new chapter of cultural life.

Music Day 2026 in Montigny-le-Bretonneux (78): what's on.

Music Day 2026 in Montigny-le-Bretonneux, in Yvelines, takes over the forecourt of the Town Hall on Saturday, June 20, with two stages and nonstop free concerts throughout the evening.

Family-friendly deal: Wing in Paris, a nautical festival at a fraction of the price

Saturday, May 30, 2026, a leisure center in the Yvelines department will host a major festival centered on water sports: at a bargain price, it’s a chance for families to learn sailing together!

Yvelines: discover the Bonnelles Ponds Nature Reserve and its beautiful treasures

In the Yvelines, the Bonnelles Ponds Regional Nature Reserve offers a free, year-round nature and heritage stroll around two ponds, featuring diverse wildlife and charming 18th-century factories.

Yvelines: a park designated as a natural site and its historic island cloaked in wisteria

In the Yvelines, just a short stroll from the RER A, the Parc des Ibis du Vésinet reveals, in late April to early May 2026, its Chinese wisterias in full bloom around a large lake designated a natural site since 1934. We went to explore it, and it’s a true feast for the eyes and a perfect place to recharge.

This flower-filled park in the Yvelines hides an arboretum, royal secrets, and has inspired Blake and Mortimer.

In Buc, in the Yvelines, the park of Haut-Buc Castle is freely accessible year-round. A pedagogical arboretum, Louis XIV’s secret child, an eccentric astronomer, and the backdrop for Blake and Mortimer: this estate has more than one story to tell. Here’s more about this superb place in full bloom, a must for tulip lovers.