Yvelines

Flea markets, garage sales, and Christmas markets in Yvelines this weekend, December 20-21 - 78

There are hardly any flea markets, but Christmas markets are bringing the Yvelines to life this weekend, December 20 and 21, 2025. From Poissy to Versailles, stopping by Houilles and Triel-sur-Seine, we reveal the full lineup of holiday celebrations in the 78.

Gareopains in Méré: the Yvelines bakery-pastry shop renowned for its numerous awards

Gareopains (or Gare o Pains) in Méré, Yvelines, has earned a string of accolades and is a delight for food lovers. Named the best croissant of 2025 and crowned for best pastry of 2024, this spot is well worth a visit—or a sweet pause.

This Christmas market in Yvelines offers free entertainment and workshops this weekend.

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.

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

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...

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.

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.

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.

The closure of this bridge in Yvelines is likely to disrupt traffic from November 24 to 28.

Studies are being conducted on the Triel-sur-Seine suspension bridge in the Yvelines department from November 24 to 28, 2025. Occasional closures and alternating traffic will disrupt this route, which is used by more than 12,000 vehicles daily. Several alternatives are possible, so let's take stock of the situation.

Yvelines: where can you find the best almond galette in the department in 2026?

The 2026 galette des rois season will soon be upon us! For residents of Yvelines, Croissy-sur-Seine is the place to be in January to taste the best almond galette in the department.

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.

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.

A visit to the Château de Versailles and its program

The Château de Versailles, its gardens and grounds, are a world heritage site. The official residence of the kings of France, the Château de Versailles holds the record as the largest château in the world, and of course the most visited in France.

Fête de la Science 2025 in Saint-Cyr-l'École, the program - 78

The Fête de la Science 2025 is taking place in Saint-Cyr-l'École in the Yvelines region from October 3 to 13 on the theme of "Intelligence(s)". The town near Versailles is preparing a series of scientific events to explore all forms of intelligence.

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

The Festival of Science 2025 is making its big comeback from October 3 to 13, taking place throughout the region, especially in the Yvelines. Towns like Port-Marly and Louveciennes are hosting an engaging lineup focused on the theme "Artificial Intelligence." Celebrating its 35th national edition, the event offers free shows, lectures, and workshops suitable for all ages.

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.

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.