Yvelines

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.

Carrières-sous-Poissy: the biggest fan zone in Yvelines awaits you tonight

Carrières-sous-Poissy is hosting the largest Blues fan zone in Yvelines for the 2026 World Cup. On the Louis-Armand Esplanade, 2,000 supporters will be able to follow the Blues’ matches on a giant screen, starting with the highly anticipated France–Senegal.

World Cup 2026: where to find a fan zone in Yvelines for France–Senegal?

With the 2026 World Cup in full swing, several towns in the Yvelines are setting up fan zones to watch the France games on giant screens. Maisons-Laffitte, Mantes-la-Jolie, Croissy-sur-Seine, and Trappes kick things off this Tuesday, June 16, 2026, with the France-Senegal clash. Here’s a round-up of the best spots so you can soak up the excitement in great company.

Étangs de Hollande: the seasonal guinguette and free summer beach lands in Yvelines.

The Étangs de Hollande launch a guinguette-style summer in the Yvelines (78), with a freely accessible sandy beach, games, dining options, a nighttime market and concerts, on offer from June 26 to August 30, 2026.

The flea markets and garage sales in Yvelines to discover this weekend of June 20–21, 2026.

Looking for a fun flea market this weekend in Yvelines (78)? Flea markets and garage sales are setting up in about ten towns across the department on June 20 and 21, 2026, from Verneuil-sur-Seine to Buchelay, through the Yvelines countryside. We’ve got you covered.

Wam Park Rambouillet in Yvelines is closing for good.

The Wam Park Rambouillet water park has permanently closed its doors at Étangs de Hollande in Yvelines. The private concessionaire terminated its 25-year occupancy agreement at the end of 2025 and will no longer manage the leisure facility in 2026.

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

Looking for the prettiest beaches and swimming spots in Yvelines? We’ve got you covered with the best tips from the 78 to help you cool off this summer of 202?.

World Cup 2026: a brand-new fan zone in Maisons-Laffitte

An unprecedented fan zone opens in Maisons-Laffitte, in Yvelines, to follow the 2026 World Cup. From June 16 to July 19, 2026, Place du Maréchal-Juin will screen the French team’s matches, the semifinal, and the final on a giant screen.

A guinguette and a food truck are setting up in this lush Yvelines park for the summer.

The Guinguette du Dispensaire and the Café des Écuries’ food truck are taking over Parc du Dispensaire in Sartrouville (78) from June 3 to September 30, 2026: aperitif boards, Raimo ice creams, waffles, and outdoor drinks are here to welcome you. We went to check it out and here’s the full story.

This Pompadour-era château in the Yvelines hides a superb estate and a Japanese garden.

Few people know the Château de La Celle-Saint-Cloud, in Yvelines, which hosts a 23-hectare estate featuring a Japanese garden, contemporary sculptures, and a classified park. For Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2026, we headed out to discover this hidden historical treasure that’s well worth a stroll.

Free 90s concert in the Yvelines featuring Lucenzo, Jessy Matador, Helmut Fritz and Willy Denzey

A free 90s-themed concert is returning to Stade Guy Boniface in Élancourt, and we’re in for a treat this Saturday, June 27, 2026, with a great lineup. Lucenzo, Jessy Matador, Helmut Fritz, and Willy Denzey will be on hand to light up the evening. Note that the show is free, but reservations are mandatory—don’t miss your chance.

Music Day 2026 in Montigny-le-Bretonneux (78): what's on.

Music Day 2026 in Montigny-le-Bretonneux, in Yvelines, takes over the forecourt of the Town Hall on Saturday, June 20, with two stages and nonstop free concerts throughout the evening.

Free castles, museums, and monuments in the Yvelines, Sunday, June 7, 2026, first Sunday of the month- 78

The first Sunday of the month, many monuments, châteaux, museums and historic sites in Yvelines open to the public for free. But that isn’t the case everywhere, all year round. To help you navigate, here is the list of cultural sites in the 78 to visit this Sunday, June 7, 2026.

Night of the Forests 2026 in Sonchamp and Clairefontaine, Yvelines

Nights of the Forests 2026 are returning to the Rambouillet area in Yvelines from June 5 to 21, 2026, with nature walks, artistic performances, and free evening outings for all ages. Be sure to book in advance to enjoy these free activities.

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

Medieval fortress in the Yvelines, Beynes Castle hides a centuries-spanning 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 to be discovered year-round in Beynes. We set out to explore the site on a weekend escape and share a glimpse of its secrets.

The Night of the Forests 2026 in the Forest of Versailles, featuring workshops, games, and free walks.

For Nuits des Forêts 2026, the Pachamama association invites you to a festive, nature-filled immersion in the Forest of Versailles, in Porchefontaine, featuring workshops, strolls, and free activities for everyone, from June 9 to 21, 2026.

The French MTB Cup in Yvelines this weekend, free admission.

The Élancourt Hill, in Yvelines, will host the third round of the French MTB cross-country Cup from May 29 to 31, 2026. France's best mountain bikers are set to be there, and the event is free and open to everyone.

Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines: the surprising origin of its name

The name of Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, this vast agglomeration in the Yvelines about 20 km southwest of Paris, derives from a small medieval chapel dedicated to a 3rd‑century Roman martyr. A story that few Île-de-France residents know. Here's the story.

This town in the Yvelines department is celebrating the Fête de la Nature with a hedgehog theme.

Essarts-le-Roi, a town in Yvelines, will celebrate the Nature Festival on Sunday, May 24, 2026, with a hedgehog theme. Free activities, workshops, music and a market: all day at Market Square.

Nature Festival in Plaisir 2026, the lineup of free activities in Yvelines

The Festival of Nature marks its 20th anniversary in the Yvelines from May 20 to 25, 2026. Guided walks, wildlife photography sessions, a hive visit ... here are the free activities open to everyone in the 78.