Yvelines - activities

Hiking: a walk on the Colline d'Elancourt, the highest point in the Île-de-France region

Did you know? The Colline d'Elancourt, located in the Yvelines département, is the highest point of our forests, massifs and other natural parks in the Paris region. So what better way to discover the area than on a hike?

Tip: the 2024 Carrot Festival, in Croissy-sur-Seine (78)

On Saturday, September 7 and Sunday, September 8, 2024, the whole town of Croissy-sur-Seine is celebrating the vegetable renowned for making young and old alike lovable: yes, on the weekend of September 7 and 8, it's the Fête de la Carotte in Croissy, and we advise you to go along for the ride!

La Mansonnienne: the family and community race in Maisons-Laffitte, Yvelines (78)

Maisons-Laffitte is gearing up to host another edition of the Mansonnienne! Rendezvous on Sunday October 6, 2024 in the charming park of Maisons-Laffitte for a morning of sport and solidarity in the Yvelines (78). On the program? Races for all ages, entertainment, foodtrucks and much more.

Heritage Days 2024: visit the Iron House in Poissy (78)

On Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024, the European Heritage Days make their comeback: on the Poissy side, discover the Maison de Fer.

Heritage Days 2024: discover the musée de la batellerie in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine (78)

They're back: on the weekend of Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024, the Journées du patrimoine (Heritage Days) kick off their new edition in Paris and the Île-de-France region. In Conflans (78), visit the Musée de la Batellerie et des voies navigables!

Heritage Days 2024 in Versailles (78): program of places to visit and events

The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) are back on September 21 and 22, 2024, to give us the chance to discover the riches of our heritage, which couldn't be richer. We're off to Versailles in the Yvelines to discover the best of this year's event, with visits to the Château de Versailles and other institutions on the agenda.

Les Puces de Couturières, the fabric and haberdashery flea market, arrives in Conflans Sainte Honorine (78)

The Puces de Couturières return to Conflans Sainte Honorine (78) for a new edition! On October 6, 2024, the Maison de Quartier de Chennevieres in this charming Yvelines town will be hosting exhibitors of fabrics and haberdashery of all kinds. A great opportunity to discover nuggets and share your passion for the handmade!

Horse festival at Maisons-Laffitte (78): ponies, horse-drawn carriages and free equestrian shows at the château

Ponies, horse-drawn carriage tours, equestrian shows... Maisons-Laffitte invites you to join us on Sunday, September 15, 2024 for a festive day dedicated entirely to the world of horses! The Château de Maisons is the place to be for all horse lovers, with free activities for the whole family.

Les Saveurs du Potager du Roi at Versailles: fruit and vegetable market, exhibitions and events

Les Saveurs du Potager du Roi, the autumn adventure combining culture and gourmet delights in the heart of Versailles, returns the weekend of October 5-6, 2024! A veritable gourmet market featuring seasonal produce from the Potager, as well as delicacies from Ile-de-France and beyond, alongside exhibitions, events, tastings and guided tours of the garden.

Night market in Jouars-Pontchartrain (78): artisans, producers, music and face-painting workshops

Jouars-Pontchartrain (78) inaugurates its very first Night Market on Saturday, September 7, 2024! The small Yvelines town invites you to join us from 4pm to discover a myriad of stalls featuring local craftsmen, designers and producers, in a musical and family-friendly atmosphere.

Heritage Days 2024 at the Palace and Garden of the King of Rome, Rambouillet (78)

In Rambouillet, we've got a whole host of cultural events lined up for the Heritage Days. Here's what's in store for you at the Palais du roi de Rome and in its garden this weekend, September 21 and 22, 2024.

Camping Paris Maisons Laffite (78): bungalows and tree houses in the heart of nature

Camping Paris Maisons-Laffitte is your ticket to a nature getaway just a stone's throw from Paris! Set on the banks of the Seine, this 4-star campsite welcomes holidaymakers every year from April to November, in a haven of peace combining comfort and greenery. On the program? Swimming pool, Aqua Jump, tree houses and activities for all ages.

Heritage Days 2024 in Rambouillet (78): historical monuments to discover

To mark Heritage Days 2024, the town of Rambouillet in the Yvelines is opening its doors to you for a weekend of discoveries and guided tours of its historic monuments, on September 21 and 22.

Foire de Chatou 2024: the meeting place for antique dealers, second-hand dealers & vintage lovers - dates

The Foire de Chatou returns from September 27 to October 6, 2024 on the Île des Impressionnistes (78). A not-to-be-missed event for antique dealers and art galleries, the 300 exhibitors from all over France invite you to browse through a selection of antique furniture, haute couture fashion accessories, jewelry, vintage toys and other treasures of a bygone era.

Heritage Days 2024 at Château de Plaisir in Yvelines (78), the program

What if, for these Journées du Patrimoine 2024, we set out to conquer the Châteaux of the Île-de-France region? In the Yvelines region, the Château de Plaisir enters the ball! Discover the program for the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024.

Horse in majesty, at the heart of a civilization: nocturnes for the Château de Versailles exhibition

The Château de Versailles plunges us into the world of horses, with an exhibition event organized from July 2 to November 3, 2024. Special evening events are also planned. Come and discover "Cheval en majesté, au cœur d'une civilisation".

Good Vibes: the festive and musical event of the summer in Rambouillet (78)

On August 24 and 25, 2024, the town of Rambouillet, in the Yvelines, invites you to enjoy summer and its good vibes in a relaxed atmosphere between dance classes and musical entertainment!

Heritage Days 2024 in Bougival (78), visits on the program

The Journées du Patrimoine are back for another edition on the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024. For the occasion, the town of Bougival in the Yvelines is unveiling a program of visits to the heart of its heritage treasures.

The best places to see shooting stars in Paris and the Ile-de-France region

Numerous shooting star nights occur throughout the year. These stars can be admired if the weather allows it, in places where pollution is less. But where to find these rare pearls in Paris and Ile-de-France?

Heritage Days 2024: schedule of visits to the Maison Jean Monnet in Bazoches (78)

On Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22, 2024, the Journées du patrimoine (Heritage Days) are back in Paris and the Île-de-France region: near Bazonches-sur-Guyonne, in the Yvelines, it's a chance to discover the Maison Jean Monnet.