Yvelines - activities

Heritage Days 2023 in Saint-Germain-en-Laye (78), the royal town that inspired artists

The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) return to Paris and the Île-de-France region on September 16 and 17, 2023 for new cultural adventures! In the Yvelines, Saint-Germain-en-Laye is no exception to the rule, and has concocted a "royal" program for you to discover during this exceptional weekend. Mark your calendars!

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...

Engrenage Escape Game: the historical escape game in Versailles

Do you love history and escape games? Located in the heart of Versailles, Engrenage Escape Game offers a captivating experience through its breathtaking scenarios based on the history of Versailles, but not only! Reflection, observation and team spirit will be your keys to solving the mysteries that await you. So, are you ready to travel back in time?

Watch the stag bellow in the heart of nature, in the Espace Rambouillet forest park.

In the heart of the Rambouillet forest in the Yvelines, come and enjoy an exceptional animal spectacle this autumn: the stag's courtship display, at sunrise or sunset, before a gourmet meal.

Heritage Days 2023 at Villa Beau-Chêne, also known as Josephine Baker's Villa, in Le Vésinet (78)

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2023, head to Le Vésinet (78) to discover the sumptuous Villa Beau-Chêne, or Josephine Baker's Villa, on Saturday, September 16. A rare opportunity to plunge into the intimacy of the music-hall icon, as close as possible to her memories.

Le Potager du Roi, a historic fruit and vegetable garden near the Château de Versailles

Head to Versailles to discover the Potager du Roi, a production and experimentation site open to the public, which once supplied the King's table at the Château! Here you can find local, natural fruit and vegetables in the open air.

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!

Journées du Patrimoine 2023 at the Musée Fournaise, on the Île des Impressionnistes in Chatou (78)

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2023 on September 16 and 17, stop off at Chatou's Île des Impressionnistes to discover the collections of the Musée Fournaise.

Free summer events at One Nation Paris (78), for a family shopping session

Until September 24, 2023, the One Nation Paris Outlet shopping mall in Clayes-sous-Bois (78) is going into summer mode with free events and a terrace: to combine shopping and lounging, click here!

Heritage Days 2023: medieval re-enactments at Château de la Madeleine (78)

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2023 (Heritage Days 2023) on September 16 and 17, the Château de la Madeleine in the Yvelines region of France is offering several guided tours and medieval re-enactments.

Spend the night at Château de Breteuil (78), the inspiration for Charles Perrault's fairy tales.

The Château de Breteuil in Choisel, in the Yvelines region of France, is one of the places where you can experience the life of a château. You can spend a night, a weekend or a week here, for an enchanting stay.

Heritage Days 2023: guided tour of the King's Kitchen Garden at the Château de Versailles (78)

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2023 (Heritage Days 2023), we're off to the Potager du Roi at the Château de Versailles to take advantage of two free days in an enchanting setting, on September 16 and 17. The program includes free visits and a host of activities for young and old alike!

The Château de Versailles honors Noël Coypel in an exhibition at the Grand Trianon

You may know his works, but not his name... The Château de Versailles pays tribute to the painter Noël Coypel, with an exhibition to be discovered from September 26, 2023 to January 28, 2024 at the Grand Trianon.

Heritage Days 2023: discover Domaine de Dampierre and its restoration secrets

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2023, the Domaine de Dampierre-en-Yvelines welcomes us for a weekend of events and walks. On September 16 and 17, the estate will be showcasing the exceptional restoration work carried out by the Compagnons, enabling us to visit this estate that has welcomed so many kings and queens as it did in the 17th century.

Journées du Patrimoine 2023: visit the witch-like Wood Cottage in Le Vésinet

On the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine 2023, admire a real architectural gem in the town of Le Vésinet, the Wood Cottage, a strange house that seems to have come out of a fantastic film, and enjoy an acoustic concert on September 17.

La Tremblaysienne 2023, the back-to-school nature race in Tremblay-sur-Mauldre, Yvelines

Get your sneakers on: the Tremblaysienne is back for another edition on September 3, 2023. This race, which passes through the village of Tremblay-sur-Mauldre, offers two distances - a great warm-up for getting back into the swing of things!

Les labyrinthes de Gally, combining play and adventure at the Ferme de Saint-Cyr l'Ecole (78)

From May to October, the Ferme de Saint-Cyr l'Ecole offers a whole new adventure playground for families, with green labyrinths to explore in an attempt to solve riddles and discover the mysteries of the Ferme de Saint-Cyr.

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!

Country evenings at the Ferme de Saint-Cyr l'Ecole (78): barbecue, concerts and vintage games

From May to October 2023, the Ferme de Saint-Cyr l'Ecole will be transformed into a veritable adventure playground, with the return of its incredible maze until the All Saints' Day vacations. So, for a memorable summer evening, come and discover the country evenings at the farm!

Butter-making workshop, escape game and investigations at Ferme de Grignon (78) this summer

This summer, it's time for a family day out on the farm, just a few kilometers from Paris! Head for Ferme de Grignon, in the Yvelines region, to discover the animals, take part in workshops and spend the afternoon in the fresh air, during Holi'Farm'Days, the farm's summer festival event.