Yvelines

L'Auberge du Vieux Marly, a terrace-friendly restaurant in the Yvelines, is making a comeback (78)

L'Auberge du Vieux Marly, an institution in the old village of Marly-le-Roi in Yvelines (78), comes back to life in 2026 under the leadership of Myriam Guenfood. A chalkboard menu, a shaded terrace, and house-made cooking await you in this charming village-style restaurant.

Monuments in great shape: an introduction to period dance at this Yvelines château

On May 30–31, 2026, the event "Monuments en (pleine) forme" returns to turn our heritage into an unconventional training ground. The Château de Maisons-Laffitte invites young and old to swap their routines for an introduction to historical dance.

La Table d'Alice, a convivial restaurant with a summer terrace in Versailles, Yvelines

La Table d'Alice, the welcoming bistro imagined by chef Cyril Fabien, opens its terrace for the sunny days on the pretty square opposite Saint-Symphorien Church in Versailles (78). We headed there to test it, and here’s what we found.

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.

Flea markets & garage sales in the Paris suburbs this weekend: where to hunt for bargains May 2–3, 2026?

The flea markets and garage sales on the Paris suburbs usher in the sunny days with a friendly vibe and real treasure awaits! To make the most of it, nothing beats wandering from stall to stall and hunting for unique finds at gentle prices. Discover the list of flea markets this weekend, May 2–3, 2026 in Île-de-France.

Rendez-Vous aux Jardins 2026: This newly listed Anglo-Chinese garden, recently designated a Historic Monument, will exceptionally open its doors.

Hidden in the Yvelines, this Anglo-Chinese-style park, perched beneath a grand townhouse and marked as a historical monument in June 2025, will open to the public exceptionally for Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2026. A superb outing for lovers of botany, heritage, and romantic landscapes.

Fête de la Marguerite au Vésinet 2026 : animations, concerts et guinguette au Parc des Ibis translates to: Daisy Festival in Le Vésinet 2026: activities, concerts and a guinguette at Parc des Ibis

The Daisy Festival blooms again at Parc des Ibis in Le Vésinet, with a 2026 edition framed by the Fête de la Musique. Green activities, lake boat rides, games, dancing, concerts and treats mark this family-friendly day. Join us from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. to kick off summer in style!

Maisons-Laffitte Jazz Festival 2026: concerts and jazz aperitifs at Château Park in Yvelines

The Maisons-Laffitte Jazz Festival brings summer swing to the Yvelines! From Friday, June 19 to Sunday, June 28, 2026, head to the park at Château de Maisons to enjoy live sets by jazz legends and fresh discoveries, with open-air concerts, jazz aperitifs, a friendly vibe, and plenty of surprises on the program.

Museum Night 2026 at the Leon and Jeanne Blum House in Jouy-en-Josas (Yvelines): the programme

The Night of Museums invites you this Saturday, May 23, 2026, for another promising edition. With exceptional late openings, free tours, and quirky activities, it’s a cultural plan not to miss. In Yvelines, the Maison de Léon et Jeanne Blum in Jouy-en-Josas unveils its nocturnal program!

An immersion in Perrault's fairy tales inside this castle for the Rendez-Vous aux Jardins 2026.

On the occasion of Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2026, the Château de Breteuil invites visitors of all ages to a pastoral day across its parks and gardens, from June 5 to 7.

Festive Flea Market: bargains and street art for a free day in Chatou (78)

On Monday, May 25, 2026, the City of Chatou is reinventing its classics with the inaugural edition of “Brocante en Fête.” Blending a quirky objects fair with Europe Day, the Yvelines town invites visitors to let themselves be surprised by brass bands and performances set among stalls where you can hunt for bargains!

The Open Farm of Sartrouville (78), ideal for a family stroll — temporarily closed.

In the Yvelines department, in Sartrouville, lies the third location of the Gally Farms in the Île-de-France region. Following the vast Saint-Cyr-l'École farm and the more urban Saint-Denis site, discover Sartrouville's open farm! From now on, the Sartrouville farm no longer welcomes visitors.

This grand gathering of classic cars is back in a charming park in the Yvelines.

Le Vésinet hosts the 3rd edition of Vési-Rétro on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Parc des Ibis – Pelouse des Fêtes. Classic cars and prestige models gather there in a lush, welcoming setting. A day dedicated to vintage automobiles and discovery.

This nautical festival, offering boat rides, workshops and concerts, is back in the Yvelines in June 2026.

The Seine sets sail once more for Carrières-sur-Seine, for a festive stopover with the Nautical Festival, on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Quai Charles-de-Gaulle, transformed into a genuine hub of activities.

Malowe Nature, permaculture farm and nature activities near Mantes-la-Jolie (78)

On a 6-hectare site bordered by the Vaucouleurs river, Malowe Nature is made up of several natural areas. The site is laid out in such a way as to welcome you comfortably, whether you're alone, with your family or in a group.

La Ferme de Gally de Saint-Cyr l'Ecole (78), for a family outing in the countryside

The Ferme pédagogique de Gally is one of the most beautiful educational farms in the Yvelines: with its 4 hectares, it offers children and their parents a privileged encounter with sheep, dwarf goats, rabbits, donkeys, horses...

The educational farm at Mantes-la-Jolie (78), a free, rural outing in the Yvelines region

In Mantes-la-Jolie, in the Yvelines département, there's an educational farm hidden away on Ile l'Aumône. Free and open to all, it's a great opportunity to take a stroll and discover the animals!

La Ferme de Grignon (78), a free cow and sheep farm visit

In the heart of the Versailles plain, the town of Grignon boasts a huge farm with over 200 dairy cows, 600 ewes, 400 hectares of crops and a dairy. The good news is that the site is open to the public: put on your good shoes and let's go and discover this farm in the Yvelines!

Belle Époque guinguette evening at the Grenouillère Museum: discover Croissy’s Impressionists for the Night of Museums 2026

In Croissy-sur-Seine, in the Yvelines department, the Grenouillère Museum invites you to a memorable evening on Saturday, May 23, 2026, as part of the new edition of the Night of Museums.

Versailles: the palace closed, but the gardens and park open free on May 1, 2026.

This Friday, May 1, 2026, the gardens of the Château de Versailles, its park, and the Marly estate will be open to the public free of charge. A prime opportunity to enjoy the Sun King’s landscaped heritage, while the château and the Trianon estate remain closed for the holiday.