What to do in yvelines

Festival de l'Air 2025 in Montesson (78): hot-air ballooning, kites and free concert in October

The town of Montesson (Yvelines 78) will take to the skies for the 5th edition of the Festival de l'Air, free and open to all, on Saturday October 4, 2025. Between kites, hot-air balloons and aerial animations, young and old will (re)discover the town ... with their heads in the clouds.

Halloween 2025: a giant werewolf at Château de Maisons, Maisons Laffitte (78)

This year, Halloween takes on a whole new dimension with a giant werewolf at the Château de Maisons in Maisons-Laffitte! From October 31st to November 2nd, head for the castle in the Yvelines region (78) for a nocturnal adventure full of mystery and thrills, in a setting as historic as it is intriguing. Will you dare to unmask the criminals lurking in the night?

The Caves du Nord in Maisons-Laffitte (78), once frequented by Louis XIV, finally open to the public

Maisons-Laffitte's Caves du Nord, a listed historic monument designed by François Mansart, is about to reopen after centuries of silence. Witness to the royal hunts of Louis XIV and recently restored after years of work, they offer a plunge into the heart of Maisons-Laffitte's history. During the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, the public will be able to discover these hidden treasures on Sunday, September 21.

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.

International Tattoo Show 2025 at the Vélodrome National in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines

The ink will flow at the Velodrome: the tattoo fair returns in 2025 The international tattoo fair returns to Montigny-le-Bretonneux in the Yvelines for a second edition on September 27 and 28, 2025. The event, held at the Velodrome National, brings together 200 tattoo artists from around the world in an exceptional Olympic setting.

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.

La Nuit des Jardins at Château de Dampierre (78): three evenings of enchanting nocturnal events in the gardens

After more than two centuries, the formal gardens of Dampierre are reborn, revealing their splendor in a new light. The Château de Dampierre-en-Yvelines opens its alleys for La Nuit des Jardins, a night of gourmet festivities and magical enchantment.

Marta Pan and André Wogenscky's house: an architect's villa to visit in Yvelines (78)

In the heart of the Vallée de Chevreuse (78), the modernist home of Marta Pan and André Wogenscky unites art and architecture in a natural setting. Designed in 1952, it showcases Marta Pan's sculptures and the bold volumes imagined by Wogenscky. Today, the Foundation opens this unique space to the public for guided tours and immersion in their combined work.

Hippodrome de Maisons-Laffitte (78) reopens: pony races and free events

Maisons-Laffitte takes the reins again! After a six-year hiatus, the largest racecourse in the Île-de-France region reopens its gates for a festive gallop on the occasion of "Fête Vos Jeux", on September 14, 2025. On the Manson straight, pony races await young and old alike, as they (re)discover the Cité du Cheval between competitions, events and age-old equestrian traditions.

Heritage Days 2025 at the Maison André Derain (78), the program

Get caught up in the colors and gestures of the great masters! The European Heritage Days, on September 20 and 21, 2025, invite you to enter a whole new world of art. In Chambourcy (Yvelines - 78), the Maison-musée André Derain opens its studio and unveils the flamboyant treasures of fauvism and the XXᵉ century.

House-museum of painter André Derain (78): visit the studio and park of a pioneer of Fauvism

In Chambourcy, in the Yvelines region (78), the Maison-musée André Derain opens the doors to the intimacy of a giant of Fauvism, in a setting that blends heritage, creation and nature in technicolor. A rare visit, organized one weekend a month, where every detail plunges you into the vivid, vibrant palette of an emblematic artist.

La Guinguette de Villennes (78): XXL terrace, restaurant-bar and musical evenings on the banks of the Seine

Want to cast off without leaving the Paris region? When the weather's fine, head for La Guinguette de Villennes, a bucolic gem on the banks of the Seine. Until October 19, 2025, this Yvelinoise (78) address will offer its three terraces - restaurant, bar and lounge - with cocktails, planks to share and themed evenings to enjoy summer with your feet (almost) in the water.

Spa Guerlain at the Waldorf Astoria Versailles - Trianon Palace: a royal stopover dedicated to well-being

The Guerlain Spa at the Waldorf Astoria Trianon Palace in Versailles embodies the elegance of French well-being. Just a stone's throw from the Château, this sensory sanctuary by Guerlain combines exceptional treatments, a majestic pool and absolute serenity. Here, every moment is a royal interlude.

Heritage Days 2025 at Domaine de la Bouche du Roi (78), the program

Ready to toast your heritage? The Journées Européennes du Patrimoine 2025 (European Heritage Days 2025) offer a weekend of culture and wine on September 20 and 21. Head for the Domaine de La Bouche du Roi in the Yvelines, for a trip through rows of vines, historical accounts and tasty sips!

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.

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.

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 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!

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.