Why go dans les Yvelines?
The good reasons to go dans les Yvelines
An important cultural heritage
Numerous châteaux and estates invite you to take a trip to the heart of French history.
The Port-Royal national estate
Former abbey and national museum, once home to Blaise Pascal and Jean Racine.
Thoiry ZooSafari
A magnificent animal park that never ceases to amaze young and old alike!
Walks and hikes
Pedestrians or cyclists, come and discover the department in a fun and sporting way!
La Fête des Loges
One of France's oldest funfairs, held every summer in Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
La Bergerie Nationale
Discover an educational farm and a herd of Merino cows unique in France!
The Upper Chevreuse Valley
A protected regional nature park covering some fifty communes.
The Islands of the Seine
Many islands and lakes to discover in Bougival, Andrésy, Poissy, Mantes-la-Jolie...
Land of the Impressionists
Tours depart from towns along the Seine, to (re)discover famous paintings.
The national estate of Marly-le-Roi
Former royal estate under Louis XIV, now a "Remarkable Garden".
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Discover les Yvelines
Second on the list of Ile-de-France départements, the Yvelines encompasses a vast territory with a rich heritage (cultural, architectural, gastronomic...). Many popular activities and discoveries, such as the renowned Thoiry ZooSafari, can be enjoyed here. A land of sport, with cycling, horse-riding and golf, the Yvelines is also preparing to host events for the Paris Olympic Games - fourteen Yvelines communities having been awarded the "Terres de jeux 2024" label. In this section, the editors of Le Petit Futé have put together a number of dossiers to help you get to know the landscape before you come to our region. Discover all that the Yvelines has to offer under a few essential headings: History, Fine Arts, Geography, Nature, What to bring back... Everything you need to organize your stay!
