Yvelines - activities

Heritage Days 2023 at the Musée de la Toile de Jouy (78), 18th-century sports and promenade

In honor of the Journées du Patrimoine 2023, on September 16 and 17, the Musée de la Toile de Jouy is organizing a major tournament featuring 18th-century sports. The more curious can join a historical walk in the footsteps of the former Manufacture Oberkampf.

Heritage Days 2023: visit and introduction to fencing at Château de Maisons-Laffitte (78)

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2023, come and discover the magnificent Château de Maisons-Laffitte, built for King Louis XIV, on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th September 2023, in the Yvelines department!

Heritage Days 2023: Discover the superb Château de Neuville (78)

During the Journées du Patrimoine 2023, Château de Neuville, located in Gambais in the 78 department, is opening its doors for an exceptional guided tour on Sunday, September 17. If you're looking for a cultural getaway, this is just the ticket!

Le Vésinet (78) night market: designers, entertainment, tastings & food-trucks under the stars

The Marché nocturne du Vésinet returns on Friday, September 15, 2023 at dusk! A magical evening of stalls, tasty food and enchanting music, celebrating life and conviviality. Don't miss this authentic nocturnal extravaganza!

Heritage Days 2023 at the Château de Versailles (78): celebrate 400 years

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2023, the Château de Versailles invites you to explore the grounds on a tour that takes you back in time! We're off to discover the brand-new Galerie de l'Histoire in a new and innovative way. Join us this weekend, September 15 (at night), 16 and 17, 2023, for majestic visits!

Fort Boyard Aventures: our test of the Action Game from the famous TV game show at Vélizy 2

Awaken your adventurous spirit and plunge into an immersive gaming experience with Fort Boyard Aventures, to be discovered in Vélizy from September 6, 2023! After Brétigny and Montpellier, the Vélizy 2 shopping center is home to the third site of its kind in France. A play area, new cells, stimulating tests: everything you need for a thrilling challenge!

The new History Gallery at the Château de Versailles to celebrate 400 years - photos

The History Gallery at the Château de Versailles reopens its doors to celebrate the 400th anniversary of this emblematic monument. Free of charge from September 15 to 17, 2023 for the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days), then from September 21 with a ticket, discover a completely redesigned and refurbished gallery, retracing the history of the Château from its construction in 1623 by Louis XIII to the present day. More than 120 works from the Versailles collections, accompanied by a digital device, enable us to understand the creations, transformations and upheavals that have marked the Château.

Heritage Days 2023 between "land and river" in Conflans Sainte Honorine (78)

Conflans-Sainte-Honorine is the picturesque stop-off point for the Journées du Patrimoine 2023! Discover the program of visits and events taking place over the weekend of September 16 and 17, 2023, in this charming town in the Yvelines department.

Calicéo Versailles - Saint-Cyr l'Ecole: the aquatic fitness center

Calicéo Versailles - Saint-Cyr l'Ecole opens its doors on September 16, 2023 in Saint-Cyr-L'Ecole, near Versailles. A new oasis of well-being opens its doors. Imagine, on an impressive 5,000 m² surface, a wellness area that promises relaxation and revitalization thanks to state-of-the-art aquatic facilities, accessible almost around the clock. Beauty, massage and sport are all on the agenda.

Introduction to Afghan walking in the forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye

For a walk in complete serenity, try out Afghan walking during an intiation offered by the Maisons-Laffitte Tourist Office, in the forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye.

Parc Corbière, a green paradise for young and old in Le Pecq (78)

In Le Pecq, in the Yvelines département, Parc Corbière is particularly popular with families and children, but also with joggers, walkers and other curious visitors who come to enjoy a trip to the park to get some fresh air.

Hiking: discover a new route along the Seine following in the footsteps of the Impressionists

After the GR75 which circles Paris, the GR1, the GR2 which follows the course of the Seine and many other Grande Randonnée (GR) trails which also pass through the capital and the Ile-de-France region, the committee of the Fédération Française de Randonnée has just added a brand new circuit to its catalog, in the footsteps of the Impressionists in the Ile-de-France region.

The free Lumières Impressionnistes Festival in Chatou 2023 transports us to Japan

The Lumières Impressionnistes festival returns for a 3rd edition from September 7 to 9, 2023, on the theme: A Dream in Japan! This free, festive event will once again take over the Hameau Fournaise in the Yvelines region (78), with an exceptional program including sound and light shows, nocturnes and a Japanese pavilion.

Free workshops to learn how to make your own apple juice, at Viltain Farm

In Jouy-en-Josas, in the Yvelines department, Ferme de Viltain and its apple orchard are celebrating the new apple season with numerous varieties to pick and free apple juice-making workshops for children.

Halloween and All Saints' Day vacations 2023 at the Bergerie Nationale de Rambouillet (78)

The Bergerie nationale is hosting a wizard school from October 21 to November 5, 2023: an opportunity for all little apprentice witches and wizards to enjoy special activities and workshops for Halloween and the All Saints' vacation 2023!

Heritage Days 2023 at the Petit Moulin des Vaux de Cernay, sporting and artistic events

On the occasion of the 2023 European Heritage Days, adventure awaits us at the Petit Moulin des Vaux de Cernay this Sunday, September 17. On the program: artistic and sporting activities and a rich journey through the history of this emblematic site.

The charming Village of Dampierre en Yvelines and its treasures to discover

Dampierre en Yvelines, nestled in the heart of two valleys, reveals its charms with its majestic castle, picturesque hamlets and rich heritage. This village is a must-see for history and nature lovers. We reveal its treasures for you to discover.

Terres du Nil: the art of the potters before Pharaoh: the exhibition at the Musée d'Archéologie Nationale

Discover the new exhibition at the Musée d'Archéologie Nationale du Domaine de Saint-Germain-en-Laye: from October 14 2023 to January 8 2024, we're off to the Lands of the Nile to admire the art of the potters.

Carrot Festival 2023, Croissy-sur-Seine (78)

On Saturday, September 9 and Sunday, September 10, the whole town of Croissy-sur-Seine celebrates the vegetable renowned for making young and old alike loveable: yes, the weekend of September 9 and 10 is the Fête de la Carotte in Croissy, and we advise you to go and have a look!

Le Pouvoir de l'Arcanum: our test of the enchanting escape game at Enigma 78

For lovers of escape games and magic, Enigma 78, in Maurepas, France, offers you a bewitching adventure, Le Pouvoir de l'Arcanum, to discover with family or friends. The objective? To steal an artifact capable of restoring magic!