Yvelines

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.

Flea markets and garage sales in Yvelines on October 10–11, 2026 - 78

Flea markets and rummage sales in Yvelines (78) go festive on October 10–11, 2026, between the Saint-Denis brocante in Mesnil-Saint-Denis, the 32nd edition in Sonchamp, and a dancing garage sale in Maisons-Laffitte.

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.

Free-admission castles and museums in Yvelines this Sunday, October 4, 2026 — the first Sunday of the month.

Free museums and monuments in Yvelines open their doors to the public for free on this first Sunday of the month. This Sunday, October 4, 2026, several cultural sites in the 78 can be visited without spending a penny. Here’s the rundown on the best free-access opportunities.

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.

The Château de Dampierre in Yvelines, the estate’s transformation and its 2026 program

The Château de Dampierre-en-Yvelines presses on with its spectacular restoration and unveils a bustling autumn program, spanning a costumed garden party, Heritage Days 2026, and a slate of new experiences.

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.

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.

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.

Dynamik Parc, the multi-activity park in the Yvelines that’s going to blow you away

Installed quietly this summer at the heart of the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Leisure Island, Dynamik Parc unveils a unique, multi-activity park dedicated to sport and recreation. Electric Drift Kart, Laser Tag, Bubble Foot, Archery Game, Big Football, VR, Hado, and other self-guided experiences are on the menu for those eager to discover.

Smart deal in Yvelines: 5 tonnes of French fruit and vegetables on sale at affordable prices

A solidarity market of French fruits and vegetables takes root in Yvelines this Thursday, August 27, 2026: the agricultural union MODEF is offering five tons of produce at affordable prices, sold directly by the growers. Find out where and when to stock up on this great deal.

A guinguette and a food truck await you in this lush park in Yvelines all summer long.

The Guinguette du Dispensaire and the Café des Écuries’ food truck are waiting for you at Parc du Dispensaire in Sartrouville (78) from June 3 to October 31, 2026: appetizer boards, Raimo ice cream, waffles and outdoor drinks are calling your name. We went to check it out and here’s everything you need to know.

Saint-Cyr-l’École (78) marks the 2026 Science Festival

Workshops, encounters and scientific discoveries await the public in Saint-Cyr-l’École, in the Yvelines, for the 2026 Science Festival, from October 2 to 12, 2026. This new edition, dedicated to "Saveurs Savantes," explores taste, nutrition and the food challenges of tomorrow.

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.