Yvelines - activities

La crêperie de Gally, the new gourmet and local address on the Saint-Cyr l'Ecole Farm (78)

Food lovers take note: a few months ago, the Ferme de Gally in Saint-Cyr l'Ecole opened its long-awaited crêperie, with a seasonal menu featuring fresh produce. For lunch or a snack, come and treat yourself at the farm!

En garde! From pen to sword: the Dumas family at the Château de Monte-Cristo exhibition

Château de Monte-Cristo showcases fencing and dueling in a brand new exhibition. Discover En garde! From pen to sword from March 1 to June 2, 2024.

Murder party, treasure hunt and escape game at Château de Monte-Cristo: activities for all the family

Monte Cristo Castle needs your investigative skills! A variety of investigative games are on offer, giving you the chance to discover this beautiful castle in a fun way.

Olympic Games 2024: free sporting events in some of the region's shopping centers

This year, everyone is gearing up for the sporting event that is sure to mark this decade in Paris: the Olympic and Paralympic Games promise great spectacle, wild sporting performances, millions of tourists in the capital and, above all, lots and lots of sport. That's why some Westfield shopping centers in the Paris region are going into "Olympic Games" mode, with free programming throughout January.

Lueurs de Mantes: a free artistic light trail in Yvelines

Mantes-la-Jolie lights up this winter! For the first time, this Yvelines town is organizing a large-scale, original nocturnal event in the footsteps of its cultural heritage. Join us from December 16, 2023 to February 10, 2024 to discover "Lueurs de Mantes", a luminous and artistic itinerary where illuminated scenographies mingle with digital artworks.

The Grand Bal Masqué at the Château de Versailles 2024

The Grand Bal Masqué at the Château de Versailles makes its grand return to our delight this Saturday, June 8, 2024. Don't miss the ticket launch on January 22!

L'Enduro du Barn: a solo or relay bike race near the Moulin de Brétigny (78)

If you love nature and cycling, this is the race for you! Alone or in a group, come and ride for several hours on the Barn estate, near the Moulin de Brétigny, in the Yvelines department!

Salon des Arts 2024: dates and programme for this cultural event in Le Perray-en-Yvelines

The Salon des Arts is the cultural event not to be missed in the town of Le Perray-en-Yvelines. Hundreds of works by regional artists are on display from March 22 to April 1, 2024.

February vacations 2024: a family investigation at the Bergerie Nationale

From February 10 to 25, 2024, the Bergerie Nationale welcomes you and your family every day. Come and investigate and unravel the mysteries at the farm...

The Brain Race in March 2024 at the Domaine national de Saint-Germain-en-Laye

On March 31, 2024, the French Multiple Sclerosis League is looking forward to seeing you at the Domaine national de Saint-Germain en Laye to raise awareness of the disease, raise funds and help patients, with the Brain Race!

Le Clos Tellier, the country guesthouse less than an hour from Paris

Le Clos Tellier is a charming property in Mareil-Marly, in the Yvelines department. It's here, in a calm, cocooning atmosphere, that you can come and spend the weekend, or longer if you prefer, in one of the house's guest rooms.

Vélotour 2024: the unusual bicycle tour arrives in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (78)

The Vélotour is making a stopover in Yvelines rather than Paris, for this year 2024! A land of cycling, hosting events during the Olympic Games, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines is hosting the bicycle tour for the first time!

Discover the Royal Sunday Brunch at Château de Méridon in the Chevreuse Valley

How about a royal brunch at Château de Méridon? Between Cernay la Ville and the Château de Breteuil, you can enjoy a dominival brunch in an exceptional green setting.

Exceptional brunch in the Réfectoire des Moines at the Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay by Paris Society

The Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay has reopened, and with it no fewer than 3 restaurants (soon to be 4). One of these is the Hogwarts-style Réfectoire des Moines, offering a brunch that's as gourmet as it is delicious. We take you on a tour of this historic venue with its exceptional offerings.

Snow in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, when snow takes Essonne and Yvelines by surprise

With temperatures plummeting, snow made a comeback in Paris and the Île-de-France region on Monday evening (January 8) and Tuesday morning. See photos of Paris under the snow. Météo France is reporting heavier-than-expected snowfall, with icy patches on the roads in the south-west of the Île-de-France region. The departments of Essonne and Yvelines have been placed under vigilance orange, and Val-d'Oise under vigilance jaune.

Horace Vernet: the exhibition unveils by night at the Château de Versailles - photos

A great traveler and favorite of Napoleon I and King Louis-Philippe, the painter Horace Vernet was as much admired as he was criticized. The Château de Versailles invites us to discover him in a major exhibition organized from November 14, 2023 to March 17, 2024.

Les Lumières, the 5* hotel combining two historic buildings near the Château de Versailles

Hôtel Les Lumières, Groupe 2L Collection's future 5-star hotel, will open its doors a stone's throw from the Château de Versailles on July 15, 2024. Combining heritage and contemporary luxury, the building, renovated by architect Didier Benderli, brings together two historic 17th-century hotels. With some thirty rooms, a spa and a Pierre Hermé tea room, the setting offers a true immersion in French art de vivre.

Eva Jospin's monumental embroidery exhibition at the Orangerie du Château de Versailles

The Orangerie at the Château de Versailles welcomes "Chambre de soie", Eva Jospin's monumental work from June 18 to September 29, 2024. Inspired by nature and architectural follies, this 350 m2 embroidery offers an immersive promenade, blending the grandiose setting of the site with the meticulousness and preciousness of thread creation. Ready for a couture immersion in the gardens of Versailles?

La Ruée des Fadas 2024, the crazy obstacle course in the Paris region

Following the success of previous editions, the Ruée des Fadas returns to the Paris region. Scheduled for June 9, 2024, this totally frosty mud race welcomes you to the Yvelines!

Yvelines: where can you find the department's best 2024 almond cake?

The galette des rois season is open! For residents of the Yvelines region, head to the town of Marly-le-Roi to taste the best 2024 almond cake in the department.