Yvelines

Free castles and museums in the 78 this Sunday, November 1, 2026, the first Sunday of the month

Museums and monuments in the Yvelines are opening their doors to us for free on the first Sunday of the month. This Sunday, November 1, 2026, several cultural sites in the 78 are free to visit. Here’s a rundown of the deals to snap up.

Where to go bargain hunting in the Yvelines this weekend, October 31 and November 1, 2026?

A quiet All Saints’ Day weekend in the Yvelines on October 31 and November 1, 2026: a toy fair in Mézières-sur-Seine and two professional antiques markets in Paris await bargain hunters from the département.

Dampierre: the château’s interiors remain closed for restoration

The interiors of the Château de Dampierre-en-Yvelines are closed to visitors during restoration work. The park and gardens remain open according to the estate’s schedule; special openings follow their own programme.

Storm Austen: parks and markets closed this Friday in the Yvelines

Storm Austen has prompted several towns in the Yvelines to close parks, markets, sports grounds and cemeteries this Friday, October 23, 2026, as the department remains under an orange severe-wind alert. Here’s a town-by-town update.

Château de Neuville: we’re unveiling this secret castle in the Yvelines, near Paris

We reveal the Château de Neuville, a hidden castle in Gambais in the Yvelines, where many films were shot, including Peau d'Âne, Cyrano de Bergerac and Ridicule. This Henry III-era residence, still inhabited, opens to the public during the Heritage Days and also hosts weddings and seminars. Here’s the story.

The Yvelines Théâtre Festival is back — book your show for free!

Yvelines Théâtre returns for a second edition from October 16 to November 15, 2026, featuring 50 free performances across the department. Theatre, magic, circus, puppets and comedies: a month of shows to enjoy with family or friends!

This bakery-pastry shop in Yvelines sells the best mille-feuille in France.

The Duhamel bakery and patisserie in Orgeval, Yvelines, sticks to traditional, no-frills pastries. We headed to this gourmand spot to check out, in particular, the famous vanilla mille-feuille, crowned France’s best in 2026, sold year-round in-store.

Mantes Medieval Festival 2026: the free Middle Ages celebration in Yvelines returns.

La Médiévale de Mantes transforms the city center of Mantes-la-Jolie, in Yvelines, into a medieval town on Saturday, October 17, 2026 for the 576th Onion Fair: knights, tales, encampments and an artisan market, all free of charge.

Yvelines Theatre 2026: 50 free performances in the 78

Yvelines Théâtre is back from October 16 to November 15, 2026, presenting 50 free performances across the department. Theatre, circus, magic and puppetry form the lineup of this second edition.

Versailles goes dark this Saturday for Night Day 2026.

The Night of Darkness 2026 plunges a slice of Versailles into darkness this Saturday, October 10. On the Place d’Armes, facing the château, astronomy clubs set up their telescopes for a free viewing of the starry sky.

The Best Patisserie in Yvelines 2026 for a flan and a mille-feuille: the rankings

The 2026 Best Pastry in Yvelines contest has delivered its verdict on two timeless classics: flan and mille-feuille. Here is the full results and the shops in the department where you can taste these prize-winning desserts.

Yvelines: A13 exit ramp closed tonight, October 5–6.

In Yvelines, the ramp at interchange 11 on the A13, in Mantes-Est, will close overnight from Monday, October 5 to Tuesday, October 6, 2026 for nighttime works, with detours planned for motorists.

Science Festival 2026: what's on for the animations in Port-Marly (78)?

This year, we’re heading to Port-Marly to explore the wide range of activities lined up for the Fête de la Science. From theatre to science workshops and other free activities, there’s plenty to enjoy for the occasion.

Château de Dampierre: we visited the Pompadour’s Enchanted Garden.

The Enchanted Garden of Pompadour, followed by the Masquerade, transformed the Dampierre-en-Yvelines estate into an 18th-century backdrop this Saturday, September 26, 2026. A costume-clad garden party, a horse show and a masked ball. Here are the images from this inaugural edition, a premiere that sent time traveling.

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.

Endesumar Medieval Festival 2026 in Yvelines, photos of the Viking encampment

The Endesumar Medieval Festival transforms the grounds of Château de Rangiport, in Gargenville (Yvelines), into a full-scale Viking encampment and continues its journey this Sunday, September 13, 2026. We stopped by on Saturday—here’s what to expect on site.

Festival Lumières Impressionnistes 2026: we spotted Monet in Chatou (78)

Le Festival Lumières Impressionnistes transforms the Île des Impressionnistes de Chatou (78) en jardin rêvé de Claude Monet jusqu'au 12 septembre 2026. On a découvert ce festival gratuit en avant-première et on vous dévoile nos images.

Yvelines: Helmet and high-visibility vest compulsory for electric scooters from September 15.

Wearing a helmet and a high-visibility vest or other high-visibility gear will become mandatory for users of electric scooters and other personal mobility devices in Yvelines as of September 15, 2026. The prefecture is responding to the sharp rise in accidents.

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.

Hidden guinguette in the Chevreuse valley, Yvelines: Au Coin du Lavoir

We headed out to discover Au Coin du Lavoir, a charming guinguette by the Yvette river tucked away in the Chevreuse Valley, in Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse (Yvelines). A lush terrace to enjoy before the season wraps up, at the end of September 2026.