Yvelines

Flea markets and garage sales in Yvelines this weekend, August 8–9, 2026 - 78

Which flea markets and rummage sales are waiting for you in August in Yvelines? If, for the moment, events planned for this first weekend are few and far between, here’s what you can expect on August 8 and 9, 2026.

Fan zones Spain-Argentina in the Yvelines: where to watch the final this Sunday?

Certain fan zones in Yvelines switch on their giant screens, but not all, for Spain-Argentina, the 2026 World Cup final to be played this Sunday, July 19, 2026: here's a rundown of the free spots confirmed in the 78.

Spain–Argentina in Yvelines: the guinguette-style fan zone in Mesnil-Saint-Denis (78) this Sunday

La Guinguette des Ateliers du Mesnil-Saint-Denis (78) relaunches its giant screen for Spain–Argentina, the 2026 World Cup final, this Sunday, July 19. Free-to-access fan zone.

National Day 2026 in Achères (78): fireworks postponed, the guinguette and the fire show are still on.

The town of Achères in Yvelines (78) has decided to mark Bastille Day 2026 with a lively fanfare, a guinguette-style gathering, and a fire show on July 13, despite the fireworks being canceled.

France-Spain: the semifinal in the biggest fan zone in the Yvelines.

The Yvelines’ biggest fan zone relights its giant screen for France vs. Spain, the 2026 World Cup semifinal, this Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in Carrières-sous-Poissy. Entertainment, food trucks, and a beverage stand will welcome 2,000 supporters, free of charge.

France–Spain: Maisons-Laffitte fan zone for the semi-final

The Maisons-Laffitte fan zone switches on its big screen for France vs. Spain, the 2026 World Cup semifinal to be played on Tuesday, July 14. In Yvelines, access to Place du Maréchal-Juin remains conditional on wearing a wristband.

France vs. Spain on a giant screen: Perray’s free fan zone (78) this July 14

France-Spain will be broadcast on a giant screen at the Parc municipal du Perray-en-Yvelines this Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The town is setting up a free outdoor fan zone so fans can watch the 2026 World Cup semi-final together.

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.

Dampierre-en-Yvelines in Île-de-France is representing Île-de-France this evening on Le Village préféré des Français.

Nestled in the Chevreuse Valley, about 40 kilometers from Paris, Dampierre-en-Yvelines is representing Île-de-France in the 2026 Le Village préféré des Français competition.

Line J: No trains to Mantes-la-Jolie on 11–12 July 2026.

The Mantes-la-Jolie station in Yvelines is bracing for a troubled weekend around July 14: services on the J line and on the Normandy trains will be heavily disrupted, or even completely suspended, from July 11 to 14, 2026, with replacement buses in operation.

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.

Hollande Ponds: the free riverside guinguette beach with no swimming in Yvelines has reopened.

The Étangs de Hollande beach reopens this Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Yvelines (78), after several days of closure caused by storms. We set out to explore the site, from hot sand to deck chairs, inflatable castles, a guinguette, and a free sunset concert that await you through August 30, 2026.

This all-you-can-eat brunch is a real Green Break in the Yvelines, with its large terrace.

The all-you-can-eat brunch at La Parenthèse Verte, tucked away in a verdant park in Louveciennes, Yvelines, is evolving with an expanded terrace, redesigned décor, and an enlarged menu. We headed back to rediscover this transportive spot just a few kilometers from Paris.

Free castles, museums and monuments in Yvelines, Sunday, July 5, 2026, the first Sunday of the month

The first Sunday of the month, many monuments, castles, museums, and historic sites in Yvelines open their doors to visitors for free. But that isn’t the case for everyone, all year round. To help you navigate, here is the list of cultural sites in the 78 to visit this Sunday, July 5, 2026.

Cern'estival: the free Solidays-style festival from the 78 lands in Yvelines

Le Cern'estival brings its stages to Parc Pelouse de Cernay-la-Ville in Yvelines for its inaugural festival, pairing live concerts with a gourmet market and an eco-friendly ethos. See you on Saturday, July 4, 2026, with free entry.

The medieval fortress of Beynes, the jewel of the Yvelines, has been linked to Diane de Poitiers.

A medieval fortress of the Yvelines, Beynes Castle hides a centuries‑old history and an unexpected link to Diane de Poitiers. Just 30 km from Paris, in the heart of this Yvelines town, its ruins—listed as a Historic Monument—are open to visits year‑round in Beynes. We set out to explore the site on a short break and now reveal a portion of its secrets.

Versailles' Grandes Eaux canceled this Saturday; a postponement proposed.

The Night Fountains at the Château de Versailles have been canceled this Saturday, June 27, 2026 due to a thunderstorm: the garden stroll could not go ahead, and a postponement was offered to ticket holders.

Free '90s concert in Élancourt: Lucenzo, Helmut Fritz... in Yvelines

The free Élancourt en Fête concert on Saturday, June 27, 2026 goes ahead despite the heatwave, featuring Lucenzo, Jessy Matador, Helmut Fritz and Willy Denzey at Guy Boniface Stadium. The family activity park planned for the afternoon is canceled. Don’t forget to reserve your free tickets.

Where to swim in Yvelines this summer 2026: beaches and aquatic centers in the 78

Looking for the loveliest beaches and swimming spots in Yvelines? Here are the 78’s top tips to cool off this summer, 2026.

Versailles closed for Trump: what restrictions are in place in Yvelines on June 17?

The Palace of Versailles will close its doors this Wednesday, June 17, 2026, for the state dinner between Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump, marking the closing event of the G7 summit in Évian. No parking, road closures and heightened security are upending the town center. If you had planned to pass through Versailles, you may need to rethink your plans. Here’s everything you need to know.