Free outdoor cinema screenings at artist residences in the heart of the Yvelines

The Yvelines Ciné festival is back this summer for its 15th edition, in July and August 2026. Nearly 70 films will be screened across the department’s towns, giving residents the chance to enjoy free outdoor cinema sessions in parks and other open spaces near them. You’ll also find in the Yvelines superb artist houses or illustrious figures who left their mark on France.

Stunning backdrops to host three cinema screenings at dusk, in the heart of leafy parks. Activities and quizzes run from 8 p.m. to keep audiences entertained before the films begin.

At the Maison Jean Monnet in Bazoches-sur-Guyonne, families are invited to (re)discover the superb animated film "Flow, the cat who was no longer afraid of water", on Saturday, July 18, while at the Maison Elsa Triolet in Saint-Arnoult-en-Yvelines, a drama-comedy is on offer on Monday, July 20, "See You Up There".

As for the Maison Raymond Devos in Saint-Rémy-lès-Cchevreuse, you’ll have to wait until Thursday 27 August for the screening of Charlie Chaplin’s film "Modern Times", dating from 1936!

• To be read
• Top cinemas in Paris

Discover more open-air cinema experiences in the heart of the Yvelines:

Open-air cinema in Maisons-Laffitte (78): free screening in the Château Park.
As night falls, the City of Cheval switches gears. On Friday, July 17, 2026, head to the Parc du Château de Maisons-Laffitte, where a free outdoor cinema screening awaits moviegoers under the stars. [Read more]

Open-air cinema in Plaisir (78): a one-off, free screening in the Château Park
With sunny days ahead, cinema goes outdoors. In Plaisir, the Château Park becomes the setting for a free open-air screening on Friday, July 17, 2026, offering a chance to enjoy a film under the stars in a summery atmosphere. [Read more]

Tour de France 2026: free activities and outdoor cinema for the final stage in Thoiry
This year, the 21st and final stage of the Tour de France will depart from the Yvelines, specifically from the town of Thoiry. You’ll be able to watch the start for free, with a host of free activities on the program, on July 26, 2026. [Read more]