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Heritage Days 2026: the Coubertin Foundation unveils its treasures in Yvelines (78)

In Saint-Rémy-lès-Cchevreuse in the Yvelines, the Fondation de Coubertin is taking part in the Heritage Days 2026 on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20. This exceptional 30-hectare estate reveals its bronze garden and a tribute trail.

Where to stay in Yvelines? Hotels, bed and breakfasts, and campsites in the 78 department.

The Yvelines, with its lush green landscapes and rich heritage, offers the ideal break just a few kilometers from Paris. Whether you're looking for a bucolic setting, a warm atmosphere or immersion in the heart of nature, there are several options available to visitors in search of escape.

Sundaes: 3 chic Parisian terraces to indulge.

Ice cream, yes—but show-stopping scoops, please! We’re unveiling the creations from three chic Parisian terraces for summer 2026, from Cheval Blanc’s rooftop in the 1st arrondissement to George V’s flowery patio in the 8th, all the way to the Shangri-La’s secret garden in the 16th.

The Esport World Cup takes over the Champs-Élysées for a free festival!

L'Esports Festival by Esports World Cup invades the Champs-Élysées on Sunday, August 2, 2026, for a free outdoor festival. Live competitions, professional players and guests will set up along the world’s most beautiful avenue, with no tickets or reservations required.

Les Ailes, discover the Foundation's rooftop restaurant

The Ailes restaurant offers bistronomic cuisine on the 8th floor of La Fondation, in the 17th arrondissement of Paris. With a rooftop view, a green-covered terrace, and a menu by Thomas Rossi, it’s a wonderful discovery to enjoy year-round (yes, it’s air‑conditioned).

La Fondation, restaurants, spa, rooftop et mur d'escalade, Paris 17e

The Foundation houses a five‑star hotel, two restaurants, a 360‑degree rooftop with views, a spa, a semi‑Olympic pool, and a climbing wall in the 17th arrondissement of Paris. We’ve toured the site (and our feet are killing us) and we’re unveiling every space.

The Foundation’s rooftop: enjoy a drink on Paris’s rooftops.

The rooftop at La Fondation houses its cocktail bar high above the 17th arrondissement of Paris, between Parc Monceau and Batignolles. A 360° view of the capital, tapas and signature cocktails—it's time to head upstairs, breathe in the air, and enjoy the good times.

Le Jardin, the rooftop terrace at Cheval Blanc Paris for Summer 2026

The Garden, Cheval Blanc Paris’s verdant rooftop, invites you to its 650 m2 perched on the 7th floor for the 2026 summer season. There you’ll find William Béquin’s fresh menu and Maxime Frédéric’s famed ice-cream sundaes, open Wednesday to Sunday throughout the summer.

Mégie, the new botanical canteen, shop and floral workshop along Paris’s riverfront.

A botanical cantine, a floral boutique and a floral-art workshop share space at Mégie, the new address opened in 2026 on the Quai de la Mégisserie, in Paris’s 1st arrondissement. We were there, here’s what it’s like.

Hot tip: Free activities at Domaine de Villarceaux in 2026

The Villarceaux estate, in Chaussy in the Val-d'Oise, is running a season of free activities through November 1, 2026: family tours, evening strolls, concerts and performances set in a 70-hectare park. From summer holidays to autumn, don’t miss these free events and remember to sign up for some of them.

Tour Montparnasse, the €800 million renovation project halted—what will become of it?

The Montparnasse Tower will not undergo the promised transformation: the co-owners of the 15th‑ arrondissement skyscraper have approved abandoning the €800 million renovation plan. A new project still needs to be drawn up.

These little-known châteaux in Île-de-France that almost never get visited

There are many castles in Île-de-France that few people know about. If you’re a history buff always on the lookout for places steeped in heritage, we’re unveiling these little-known châteaux to discover around Paris. Some are open to visitors, others not, whether for special events like Heritage Days or simply repurposed with a new function today.

Heritage Days 2026: Exploring Cité Falguière, a hidden artistic treasure

Les Journées du Patrimoine 2026 reveal a hidden gem: the Cité Falguière in Paris. Mark your calendars for September 19 and 20 for a unique journey through the capital’s artistic history during this 43rd edition.

Terrace in Maison Roland’s garden at Shangri-La Paris: the 16th arrondissement’s secret refuge.

The Garden Terrace at Shangri-La Paris reopens for the sunny season, just steps from the Trocadéro. This garden, usually closed to the public, now hosts the Maison Roland bistro, to be enjoyed all summer 2026 for a lovely interlude with the Eiffel Tower in view.

A13: Saint-Cloud tunnel to remain closed until August 2027

The Saint-Cloud tunnel on the A13 motorway will be closed in the Paris-to-provinces direction from November 16, 2026, to the end of August 2027. An unprecedented construction project that will disrupt journeys to western Île-de-France and to Normandy.

Paris: BHV Marais unveils a revival plan spanning brands, appliances, leisure and home décor

The BHV Marais, opposite City Hall in Paris’s 4th arrondissement, unveils its revival plan: 37 brands confirm their return for the autumn season, and the ground floor will undergo a complete tenant overhaul in September 2026.

Arrival of the 2026 Tour de France in Paris: from Montmartre to the Champs-Élysées, the hotspots

The final stage of the 2026 Tour de France will take place on Sunday, July 26, between Thoiry in the Yvelines and Paris. The riders will climb the Butte Montmartre three times via Rue Lepic before heading for the finish line on the Champs-Élysées. Here's everything you need to know to attend this finale, which is sure to be epic.

Tour de France 2026: route and timings for the final stage from Yvelines to Paris

The final stage of the 2026 Tour de France kicks off in Thoiry, in the Yvelines, and finishes on the Champs-Élysées after passing through Versailles, the Hauts-de-Seine, and three climbs of the Butte Montmartre. Here is the route and the passage times.

Val de Seine leisure island: swimming is open daily in Yvelines

The Val de Seine leisure island reopens its supervised lake in Verneuil-sur-Seine, in the Yvelines. Swimming is now allowed daily until August 30, 2026, alongside the beach, pedal boats, mini-golf, and the nautical center.

Imaginary Engine: The Large's inaugural exhibition on Île Seguin

The Imaginary Engine exhibition opens Large, the new contemporary art center on Île Seguin in Boulogne-Billancourt. Masterpieces from the Renault collection and brand-new creations respond to one another from October 17, 2026, to March 7, 2027.