What to do in yvelines

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.

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.

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 .

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.

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.

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 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 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 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!

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.

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.

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!

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?

Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2025 at Château de Maisons, Maisons-Laffitte (78)

The Château de Maisons, a historic setting in the heart of Maisons-Laffitte (78), goes green for the Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2025. The weekend of June 7 and 8, a free, green escapade in the Yvelines (78), with visits, discoveries and workshops for the whole family.

Fête de la Nature à Plaisir 2025, the program of free events in Yvelines

The Fête de la Nature returns from May 21 to 25, 2025. To mark the occasion, the town of Plaisir is offering a wide range of free activities to help you discover biodiversity and local green spaces. Now's the time to sign up!

Fête de la Nature at the Arboretum de Chevreloup 2025, free events in Yvelines

The Fête de la Nature awaits you from May 24 to 26, 2025 at the Arboretum de Versailles-Chèvreloup, with an attractive free program! It's time to make the most of it!

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.