What to do yvelines

Christmas 2025 in Maisons-Laffitte (78): Christmas market, miniature train, entertainment, and toboggan run

In December, Maisons-Laffitte becomes the headquarters of Christmas magic with a host of activities to delight the whole family: face painting, balloon sculptors, ponies, a marching band, a miniature train, and a chance to meet Santa Claus. And, starting this weekend on December 6 and 7, the Handcrafted Christmas Market will set up its designer chalets for festive and 100% local shopping.

Flea markets and garage sales in the Paris suburbs this weekend, December 6-7, 2025

The flea markets and garage sales in the Paris suburbs herald the start of the new season with a friendly atmosphere and treasures to be found! To make the most of the last rays of sunshine, there's nothing like strolling among the stalls and hunting for unique items at bargain prices. Check out the list of flea markets this weekend, December 6-7, 2025, in Île-de-France.

Paris-Versailles-Mantes walk 2026, registration now open for the night hike

Registration for the 89th edition of the Paris-Versailles-Mantes walk has been open since December 3, 2025, in the Yvelines. Join us on the night of January 24-25, 2026, for this legendary night hike between Versailles and Mantes-la-Jolie, with four routes ranging from 12 to 52 km.

This chocolate shop in Yvelines offers unique hot chocolates with gourmet treats.

Chocolatier Chapon treats us to his expertise in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, in the Yvelines, with a tea room (or rather a chocolate salon) that delights lovers of fine cocoa. Discover exclusive hot chocolates served in the traditional way in chocolate pots, and a gourmet menu that showcases the house creations.

Flea markets, garage sales, and Christmas markets in the Yvelines this weekend, December 6 and 7 - 78

Flea markets and Christmas markets will be bringing the Yvelines to life this weekend, December 6 and 7, 2025. From Chatou to Plaisir, via Bougival and Saint-Léger-en-Yvelines, we reveal the program of bargain hunting and end-of-year celebrations in the 78.

Free castles, museums, and monuments in Yvelines, Sunday, December 7, 2025, the first Sunday of the month

On the first Sunday of the month, many monuments, castles, museums, and historic sites in the Yvelines are open to the public free of charge. But this is not the case for all of them throughout the year. To help you find your way around, here is a list of cultural sites in the 78 to visit this Sunday, December 7, 2025.

We tried an enchanting tea time in Versailles in the Yvelines department.

The Waldorf Astoria Versailles - Trianon Palace offers tea time every day in its elegant Peacock Alley. Orchestrated by pastry chef Eddie Benghanem, this afternoon tea in the Yvelines can be enjoyed from 3pm to 6pm, with a weekday menu and a more elaborate weekend version. We tried it and we'll tell you all about it.

This Yvelines Christmas Market offers a magical journey, a carousel, and free wine and hot chocolate.

The Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse Christmas market immerses us in the festive atmosphere of the Yvelines on November 29 and 30, 2025. On the program: local artisans, magical shows, free wine and hot chocolate, activities for children, and delicacies to enjoy on site.

A big medieval festival in the Yvelines this Saturday: craft market, shows, and entertainment

If you're looking for a great idea for a free and original outing in the Yvelines, Mantes-la-Jolie will be transformed into a medieval city on Saturday, November 22, 2025. For the 575th Onion Fair, the city center will offer entertainment, shows, and period craftsmen.

This Yvelines Christmas Market offers a free pyrotechnic drone show, ice rink, and entertainment.

The Élancourt Christmas Village returns from December 5 to 7, 2025, at the Guy Boniface sports park in the Yvelines. On the program: free drone and fireworks show, 200 m² ice rink, traditional chalets, and festive entertainment for the whole family. We'll tell you everything...

The Maurepas Christmas Market returns in December in the Yvelines department.

The Maurepas Christmas Market returns from December 12 to 14, 2025, in the Yvelines. Around fifty chalets will be set up on Place d'Auvergne and at the Malmedonne gymnasium, offering handmade creations, local products, and festive entertainment. Come and enjoy a fun weekend with the family.

The first mineral exhibition and sale in Chambourcy

Chambourcy is hosting its first mineral exhibition and sale on November 15 and 16, 2025, at the Salle de la Montjoie, with free admission. The Saphir'Art association will be presenting fossils, gems, and stone jewelry, with around fifteen exhibitors and prices starting at €2.

Salon des Créateurs in L'Étang-la-Ville, the Yvelines Christmas market with free admission

Around twenty local exhibitors will be taking over the Espace Auberderie in L'Étang-la-Ville for the 14th edition of the Salon des Créateurs on November 15 and 16, 2025, the perfect craft fair for finding Christmas gifts.

Marie-Antoinette at Trianon: a costume party before the Fêtes Galantes in Versailles - reservations

Versailles is getting ready for a royal night like no other! On Sunday, May 24, 2026, Marie Antoinette will open the doors of her Trianon Estate for an exceptional costume party, organized to celebrate the 10th edition of the Fêtes Galantes, which will be held the following day at the Palace. Tickets go on sale at 2 p.m.

Brunch and tea room at La Table d'Alice in Versailles, homemade food just the way we like it

Looking for a good place to have brunch in Versailles? Head to the Montreuil neighborhood, on Place Saint-Symphorien, to discover La Table d'Alice, a friendly spot offering homemade brunch with its specialty soufflé pancakes every weekend and on public holidays.

Lueurs de Mantes: return of the free light trail in the heart of the Yvelines 2026

Mantes-la-Jolie is shining brightly again this winter with the third edition of Lueurs de Mantes in the Yvelines. This free light show is back in a smaller format from Thursday, January 15, to Sunday, February 1, 2026, with a drone show to kick things off. Here's a rundown of the details.

We tested the Best Pastry Shop in Yvelines 2025

The Yvelines 2025 Best Patisserie competition was held in September, and Haelewyn bakery and patisserie came out on top, winning in all 3 categories. We set off to discover this gourmet address and tell you all about it.

Les Saveurs du Potager du Roi 2025: fruit & vegetable market and events in Versailles (78)

Les Saveurs du Potager du Roi, the autumn adventure combining culture and gourmet delights in the heart of Versailles, returns on the weekend of October 4-5, 2025! A veritable gourmet market featuring seasonal produce from the Potager, as well as delicacies from Ile-de-France and beyond, alongside exhibitions, events, tastings and guided tours of the garden.

Moon Festival at Jardin Yili: Chinese celebration in Yvelines

Jardin Yili in Saint-Rémy-l'Honoré celebrates the Moon Festival this Sunday, October 5, 2025, with storytelling, Taichi, tea ceremony and traditional cake tasting. Free entertainment included with garden admission.

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

The Fête de la Science 2025 makes its comeback from October 3 to 13 everywhere, including in the Yvelines, with Port-Marly and Louveciennes offering a captivating program around the theme "Intelligence[s]". This 35th national event promises free shows, lectures and workshops for all ages.