Heritage Days 2026: Exploring the floating chalets at Étang de la Galiotte (78)

Escape during Heritage Days—it's possible! On the weekend of September 19–20, 2026, head to Étang de la Galiotte in Carrières-sous-Poissy to discover an astonishing floating village, right up close to the nature of Yvelines.

Oof, the new school year is almost upon us... but great news! "To help you swallow the pill," the big return of the Heritage Days is back on September 19 and 20, 2026. Across the Île-de-France, the region’s most anticipated cultural event invites you to dive into its captivating history and uncover its many hidden gems. On this extraordinary weekend, majestic castles, iconic museums, enchanting gardens, and much more open to the public for free tours and unforgettable activities! A unique chance to meet passionate artisans, watch demonstrations of ancient crafts, and soak up the magical atmosphere that pervades these historic sites.

The floating cottages on the La Galiotte pond in Yvelines, a real postcard landscape
For a complete change of scenery in the heart of the Île-de-France region, head for the Parc du Peuple de l'Herbe in Carrières-sous-Poissy, in the Yvelines department. With its 113 hectares of wilderness and picturesque ponds, including the étang de La Galiotte dotted with floating chalets, this oasis, just a stone's throw from Poissy station, offers an authentic experience just a Navigo pass away! [Read more]

Craving a change of scenery for the Heritage Days 2026? Set sail toward the Étang de la Galiotte, nestled in the Parc du Peuple de l’Herbe at Carrières-sous-Poissy, a serene oasis that beguiles with its history and its present. This 22-hectare body of water—its name recalls a once-common local boat—hosts around forty floating chalets, offering a postcard-perfect panorama. What used to be prime fishing spots have transformed into charming houseboats, relocated from the southern bank to the northern shore to adapt to the ground beneath. In this protected enclave, the harmony between nature and architecture is striking. Étang de la Galiotte, where past and modernity meet, pours a hypnotic poetry across its tranquil waters.

The 2026 Heritage Days program at the floating chalets of Galiotte

Les cabanes de la Galiotte, un joyau à préserver !
Nous proposons la visite de 8 à 10 cabanes flottantes sur l'étang de la Galiotte, ainsi que la découverte de photos témoignant de la richesse architecturale, faunistique de ce lieu naturel à préserver.

Des photos grand format seront accrochées tout au long de la promenade d'environ 1 km. Ce sera l'occasion de rencontrer les habitats de ces chalets insolites et menacés.
Conditions de participation : Gratuit | Sans réservation
Horaires : samedi 19 septembre 2026 - 14:00 ⤏ 18:30 | dimanche 20 septembre 2026 - 14:00 ⤏ 18:30

Let's head for the Yvelines for the Heritage Days!