Do you live in the Yvelines or feel like going green? Our editorial team will be happy to point you in the right direction for a weekend out in the 78- the most populous département in the greater Paris region, by the way. So heat up your Navigo pass, or enjoy a quiet day out close to home.
It has to be said that the Yvelines, with its 262 communes and 2,284 km², is one of the most impressive departments in the Ile-de-France region. Whether you're looking for a new or established quality restaurant, forest walks and trails, a host of châteaux or, of course, a wide range of events, there's never a dull moment. To help you make your way through this jungle of possibilities, we've selected 10 fun outings, specific to this weekend of June 8 and 9, 2024.
Les Grandes Eaux Nocturnes 2024 at the Château de Versailles: a magical trail with fireworks
Les Grandes Eaux Nocturnes returns every Saturday evening from June 8 to September 21, 2024 at the Château de Versailles, as well as on July 14. As night falls, musicians and technicians join forces to bring back to life the evenings of Louis XIV, with large luminous jets of water and fireworks... It's a show you've got to see at least once! Bonus: this year, four exceptional evenings await us: June 28, 2024, July 14, 2024, the Nocturnes de feu on August 15 and the Nocturnes Electro on Saturday, September 21. [Read more]
Les Nuits des Forêts 2024: the exceptional program in Yvelines (78)
The Nuits des Forêts return from June 7 to 16, 2024. The Yvelines region is also taking part, with a rich and varied program to reconnect you with nature in an immersive and fun way. [Read more]
Escales d'Ailleurs Festival at Château de Plaisir, a program of free shows and concerts
The Escales d'Ailleurs Festival awaits you this Saturday, June 8, 2024 at the Château de Plaisir en Yvelines. More than 10,000 people are expected to attend this free, open-air cultural event. Click here for the program! [Read more]
Les chevaux du roi, the exhibition on equestrian art at the Domaine royal de Marly (78)
From June 7 to November 3, 2024, the Domaine royal de Marly, in the Yvelines region of France, is devoting its new exhibition to the place of the horse in the history of this residence, from Louis XIV to the Revolution. [Read more]
The Fondation de Coubertin Estate and Museum, the treasure of the Yvelines at Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse
The Domaine et Musée de la Fondation Coubertin, located in Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, is a real treasure of the Yvelines, nestled in a green setting. Discover the Jardin des bronzes, the Grandes sculptures in the park and the works of Joseph Bernard in the château. Open every weekend until July 14, 2024, this exceptional site invites you to enjoy a unique cultural experience. [Read more]
Unusual in the Yvelines: the superb waterfall grotto at Parc du Dr Fauvel in Villennes-sur-Seine
Villennes-sur-Seine, a charming commune in the Yvelines department, is home to a little-known treasure: the waterfalls of the Parc Fauvel grotto. Located some 36 kilometers west of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, this small town near Poissy on the left bank of the Seine boasts a park that combines history and nature. The park, an example of English romanticism, features an unusual grotto and waterfalls. [Read more]
Accrocamp Poissy, the tree-climbing course in Yvelines (78)
Located in the park of the Château de Villiers in Poissy, in the Yvelines department, Accrocamp is an adventure course on a human scale. With an annual reopening at the end of March (March 30 this year), this spot in the heart of nature is the ideal setting for an adventure among the trees. [Read more]
Pentathlon des Arts: a weekend of family Olympiads at the Château de Versailles
The Château de Versailles, which will host the equestrian events as well as the pentathlon during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, is organizing its artistic events, to which families are invited, in June 2024. [Read more]
The Grand Bal Masqué at the Château de Versailles 2024
The Grand Bal Masqué at the Château de Versailles makes its grand return to our delight this Saturday, June 8, 2024. Don't miss the ticket launch on January 22! [Read more]
La Ruée des Fadas 2024, the crazy obstacle course in the Paris region
Following the success of previous editions, the Ruée des Fadas returns to the Paris region. Scheduled for June 9, 2024, this totally frosty mud race welcomes you to the Yvelines! [Read more]
Safari Dinners return to Thoiry Zoo with Cédric Jaunault, Meilleur Ouvrier de France
How about a giant dinner in the heart of the pampas, against a magnificent natural backdrop? Thoiry Zoo is relaunching its exceptional new safari dinners for 8 dates during the summer season, from June 15 to August 31, 2024. Dine in the heart of the savannah on a gourmet menu, including 2 special dates with a menu prepared by Frédéric Jaunault, Meilleur Ouvrier de France Primeur. The perfect way to celebrate plants! [Read more]
Fête de la Musique in Yvelines (78): the best 2024 plans
Yvelines celebrates music on Friday June 21, 2024. Among the many concerts on offer in the département, discover the not-to-be-missed highlights for the 42nd anniversary of this popular, unmissable and free event! [Read more]
Braderie solidaire ADM in Guyancourt, selling new at knock-down prices as well as second-hand goods (78)
In Guyancourt in the Yvelines, near the Place du Marché, you'll find a solidarity store offering new goods for three times less, as well as second-hand goods for even less. From clothes to crockery, household linen and even cellophane, you'll find it all. For 3 months, until June, a second adjacent store is also offering furniture and other large-volume items. Chairs for €5, shelves and other beds still wrapped at bargain prices, how about that? [Read more]
7 unusual parks and gardens in Yvelines, treasures to discover
Why not take a stroll and discover the most beautiful and original parks and gardens in Yvelines? From hidden gardens to unique, historic and even downright zany, the 78 region has no shortage of unusual treasures to discover for those wishing to get off the beaten track. [Read more]
Brunch in Yvelines (78), our best addresses
Sunday means brunch for you! And sometimes, not just on Sundays. Whether you live in the Yvelines or you're looking for something new to do in the 78, we've put together a selection of the best places to eat in the département. Whether it's an all-you-can-eat brunch, a home-cooked brunch or a brunch in an exceptional venue, here's a selection to help you enjoy a delicious moment. [Read more]
Where to eat in Yvelines (78)? Our favorite restaurants in the department
There's no shortage of good places to eat in Yvelines! Would you like to discover the great restaurants waiting for you in this Île-de-France department? Here are our favorites in the 78 region. [Read more]
What to do in Yvelines? Heritage, places and activities to discover
Want to get to know Paris Region better? This time, we're taking you on a trip to the Yvelines to discover its heritage, places to visit, must-do activities and the best deals of the moment. From castles to walks and good addresses, here's what's waiting for you in the 78. [Read more]
The most beautiful villages in the Yvelines, 6 must-see nuggets
Looking for charming villages close to Paris? If so, the Yvelines is the place for you. Among the gems of Ile-de-France, we invite you to discover the picturesque places in Yvelines that we've enjoyed discovering and that we'd like to introduce to you. [Read more]
Walks and discoveries in the Vallée de Chevreuse, 17 must-see treasures
Located between Versailles and Rambouillet, the Vallée de Chevreuse has many natural and cultural treasures to discover. There's a remarkable heritage of beautiful monuments, wonders for strolling and going green, and even a rich culinary heritage. Discover 18 must-see nuggets. [Read more]
Glorious Escape Game
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Les rendez-vous de la Madeleine, re-enactment weekends at the château de la Madeleine - photos
Les rendez-vous de la Madeleine are back from these April 27 and 28, 2024. Head for the Château de la Madeleine in Chevreuse, where we invite you to relive medieval life, free of charge, over 4 lively weekends from late April to October. [Read more]
Olympic Games Paris 2024: The route of the Olympic flame in the Yvelines: cities, dates and times
Yvelines is getting ready to welcome the Olympic Torch Relay this Tuesday, July 23, 2024, a symbol of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. This exceptional day will see the torch pass through several emblematic sites in the département. To make sure you don't miss out on any of the action, find out more about the routes and timetables for this exceptional crossing. [Read more]
Enjoy your weekend in the Yvelines!
Dates and Opening Time
From June 8th, 2024 to June 9th, 2024
Recommended age
For all
