Yvelines

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.

Nights of the Stars 2026: Eclipse tales and stargazing at the Royal Domain of Marly (78)

At the Royal Domain of Marly, for the 2026 Nights of the Stars, the Louv'Science astronomy club invites you to join them on the night of August 8 for an extraordinary stargazing session.

Chez Bonnie in Versailles: a coffee shop and wine bar near the Palace

At Bonnie, you go from morning coffee to an evening glass of wine without changing the vibe. Just steps from the Château de Versailles and the Notre-Dame market, come for a quick bite, take a coffee & pastry break, share charcuterie and cheese boards, or simply enjoy a good glass with friends.

Le Livrodrome: a free literary theme park in the Yvelines and Essonne this June

As part of the grand literary festival "Partir en Livre," a literary theme park will roll into the Île-de-France on June 18 and 19, 2026, bringing a programme of cultural and playful activities.

Brain Race: a charity run that brings generations together!

The Brain Race is back on September 13, 2026 at the Domaine national du Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, with 2.5 km, 5 km and 10 km routes to run or walk in support of brain research, in a sporty, supportive and family-friendly atmosphere.

July 14: Fireworks at the Palace of Versailles, National Day 2026 at the Grandes Eaux Nocturnes

Le Château de Versailles invites us to celebrate Bastille Day once more this year, this time paired with the Grandes Eaux Nocturnes, scheduled for July 14, 2026. On the agenda: a poetic stroll through the historic gardens, punctuated by a stunning fireworks finale!

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.

Fête Ô Pecq: activities, concerts and a community dance for Music Day in Le Pecq (78)

Music Day also resonates in Yvelines with Fête Ô Pecq, a major festive day blending leisure, gastronomy and outdoor concerts, on June 20, 2026 at Parc Corbière.

National Day 2026 in Versailles (78): Firefighters’ Ball on July 13, 2026

The city of Versailles invites you to a lively, community firefighters' ball on July 13, 2026 — a night to party and dance the whole evening!

Grandeur Nature 2026: Sartrouville’s free festival with workshops, performances and kayaking - 78

Grandeur Nature, the free festival in Sartrouville (78), makes its return on Sunday, June 14, 2026, with kayaking on the Seine, tree climbing, open-air performances, creative workshops and local produce to sample, all centered on urban farming and food. A plan you won’t want to miss.

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.

For Rendez-Vous aux Jardins 2026, this Yvelines château is unusually opening its doors!

An exceptional guided visit of the Château de la Celle-Saint-Cloud awaits you for this new edition of Rendez-Vous aux Jardins, taking place the weekend of June 5–7, 2026.

The King Is Dying: Ionesco in the Grand Stables Courtyard for Molière Month

The King Is Dying, Eugène Ionesco’s play directed by Mélanie Le Duc, is staged in the Cour de la Grande Écurie in Versailles as part of Mois Molière, on June 27 and 28, 2026. This sixties, rock ’n’ roll-tinged revival brings together Marie-Laure Desbordes, Viviane Fougereux, Wilhem Mahtallah, Jacques Poix-Terrier, Jérôme Ragon and Mélanie Surian around a king who must face his end.

Le Grand Meaulnes: Alain-Fournier's novel adapted for the Mois Molière festival in Versailles

Le Grand Meaulnes, adaptation of Alain-Fournier's novel by Emmanuel Besnault and the Compagnie L’Éternel Été, is presented in the Cour de l’Hôtel des Affaires étrangères in Versailles, as part of the Mois Molière, on June 20, 2026. This new production brings to the stage the journey of Augustin Meaulnes, tracing a path from adolescence to the ache of unrequited love and the passage into adulthood.

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.

Best butter croissant in France 2026: a baker from Yvelines crowned grand winner

A baker from Yvelines takes the 7th edition of the national contest for the best butter croissant. So, who is it? And where is this Île-de-France bakery that won the prize located? We’ve got all the details!

Terre des hommes: Saint-Exupéry confronts the desert in the Cour de la Grande Écurie for Molière Month

Terre des hommes, an adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s work, is staged in the Cour de la Grande Écurie at Versailles on June 17, in a production by Thierry Harcourt featuring Pierre Devaux. The piece traces Saint-Exupéry’s first official flight to Dakar, then a crash in the Sahara, and a fight for survival alongside his mechanic Prévot.

Napoleon: the imperial epic reinterpreted by renowned authors in Versailles

Napoleon, a show adapted and directed by Maxime d’Aboville, is staged in the Cour de la Grande Écurie at Versailles for the Molière Month, on June 15, 2026, with cellist Dima Tsypkin. Drawing on texts by Chateaubriand, Victor Hugo, Alexandre Dumas, and Tolstoy, this production traces the Napoleonic saga through literary narration, historical memory, and the making of a myth.

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.

Exhibition: Maurice Denis, collector — Bonnard, Gauguin, Sérusier...

The Maurice Denis Museum reveals the painter's collection, including works by Gauguin, Bonnard, Sérusier, and nearly 150 pieces on view through January 31, 2027 in Saint-Germain-en-Laye. This exhibition marks the first-ever unveiling of Maurice Denis's exceptional collection. From Gauguin to Van Gogh, via Cézanne and the Nabi movement—with notable contributions from Bonnard, Maillol, Ranson, Sérusier—this gathering of works offers a plunge into the painter's intimate world and the unique atmosphere of his artist's home.