The great outdoors Department
Your stay during the Olympic Games
Stay in Saint-Quentin, land of the 2024 Olympic Games
At the gateway to Paris and just a stone's throw from the Château de Versailles, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines has no shortage of resources to ensure you have an excellent stay for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games! Discover without further delay the architectural delights as well as the leisure and sports facilities that make up its charm.
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A royal weekend at Versailles for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Make the most of your stopover in Versailles during the 2024 Olympic Games to uncover all its secrets, discover and enjoy sporting activities of today and yesteryear, and soak up the heady, refined atmosphere that will transport you to another century.
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Experience the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games for free in the Yvelines
From 26 July to 8 September 2024, France and the Yvelines will be hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games! It's possible to enjoy the magic and excitement of competitions without breaking the bank! Here's a selection of ideas for experiencing the Olympic Games 2024 in the Yvelines, free of charge and without a ticket!
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10 charming Yvelines villages
Too little is known about the Yvelines’ countryside and nature. A rural area on the outskirts of Paris where it's great to stroll through the fields and meet local producers on their farms to enjoy healthy, seasonal produce. This enchanting countryside also boasts an abundance of charming villages! From artists' villages to some of the most beautiful villages in France, here's a selection of must-see destinations, from flower-filled villages to cobbled ones!
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Gift ideas made in Yvelines!
Explore our carefully chosen selection of gifts imbued with the unique spirit and charm of the Yvelines. From local crafts to gourmet delights, discover gift ideas that celebrate the authenticity and diversity of our beautiful region. Make your festive season a warm, local celebration with gifts that tell the story of the Yvelines.
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Where to swim and sunbathe in the Yvelines?
Aside from indoor pools, here are the best places to cool off and sunbathe in Yvelines all summer long! Sand, waves, beach towels, diving boards… Discover the must-see summer spots!
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Véloroutes, greenways and cycle paths in the Yvelines
Would you like to take to the roads of the Yvelines by bike, on foot, in a wheelchair, on a handbike or on horseback to discover its varied landscapes? Whatever your age, with family or friends, cycle routes and greenways are an excellent way to discover nature in an ecological and sustainable way.
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Discover our 4 Yvelines Lands
Land of tourist hotspots and hidden corners, historic sites and trendy places, ancient cities and new towns, bucolic countryside and urban landscapes…. In their own way, the Yvelines form a "little France", made up of 4 very distinct areas: Rambouillet the Real Thing, marked by authenticity and harmony; Versailles, the Sun of Yvelines, a showcase for the French art de vivre; The Seine runs through it, a land of leisure but also of innovation and inspiration for artists; and Green Chevreuse, a 'green' ecosystem in the heart of the valley.
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The Seine runs through it
The Seine is inextricably linked with Yvelines. What's more, the Seine is the artery of the département, with loops winding around its northern reaches. Discover the vantage points favoured by the Impressionist painters and indulge in a range of sporting activities on or along the river.
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Versailles, the Sun of Yvelines
As the cradle of classical art, whether in architecture or landscaping, and above all as a symbol of royal absolutism, the Versailles region has some gems not to be missed!
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Green Chevreuse
The Chevreuse Valley, on the outskirts of Paris, could be called the "green lung of the Ile-de-France", as the Yvelines is known! Nature, culture and gastronomy… this region knows how to combine atmospheres to perfection.
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Rambouillet, the Real Thing
A dynamic region with enchanting landscapes, Rambouillet and the surrounding area live to the rhythm of a balanced ecosystem. Wild flora and fauna in the heart of a 30,000-hectare forest, new ecological buildings and buildings from days gone by… everything comes together here to cultivate a quality of life marked by authenticity and harmony.
Rambouillet, the real thing
Pass Destination
If you haven’t heard of it yet, you’re going to love it! An essential companion for your leisure outings at low prices, the Destination Yvelines – Hauts-de-Seine Pass offers a minimum 15% discount at over 90 of the biggest tourist sites west of Paris!
Castles, educational farms, zoos, tree walks… Here are some ideas for outings in the fresh air, so you can learn while having fun!
Et voir la vie en couleurs au marché aux fleurs 🌸🛍️
📍 @villedeversailles
📷 @eric.menigoz
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Histoire et détente au cœur du majestueux parc de Marly-le-Roi. Un lieu parfait pour se ressourcer, flâner ou s`évader, à deux pas de Paris.
Profitez-en pour visiter le @museemarly qui retrace l`histoire de ce lieu, résidence secondaire de Louis XIV.
📸 Merci à @melanie_aayn pour cette jolie photo
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A vent ou à eau, les Yvelines comptent plusieurs moulins, vestiges d`une activité autrefois essentielle à la vie rurale et à l`économie locale, et témoignant du savoir-faire et des traditions d`antan.
Saurez-vous reconnaître dans quelle commune se situe celui-ci, datant du XVIIe siècle et qui fonctionnait encore pendant l`entre deux guerres ?
📷 @natureyvelines78 , merci pour cette pépite !
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La Seine et ses points de vue, source inépuisable d`inspiration…
📷 @olivearth, un grand merci !
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Il était une fois un grebbe huppé…
A vous d`inventer la suite ! ✒️
📷 Merci à @natureyvelines78 pour le partage
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Lever de soleil depuis la terrasse de Saint-Germain-en-Laye… Magique !
📷 Un grand merci à @loeil_de_kermode_by_costier de se lever tôt pour nous 😉
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Si la beauté du @chateauversailles n`est plus à prouver, voici en 2025, 25 chiffres clés qui devraient encore vous surprendre :
🤯 63 000 m² de pure splendeur : autant dire qu’il vous faudra de bonnes chaussures pour explorer tout ça ! 👟
🏰 2 300 pièces – Vous pourriez dormir dans une pièce différente chaque nuit pendant… 6 ans ! 😲
🖼️ 90 000 œuvres dont 7 000 peintures et 7 500 meubles – ET vous pensiez que votre salon était chargé… 😜
💡 426 lustres – De quoi organiser une soirée disco royale en mode chic
👀 2 153 fenêtres
🪜 67 escaliers – Faire du cardio n’a jamais été aussi royal 🏋️♀️
Versailles en chiffres, c`est aussi :
• 36 000 personnes qui œuvrent à sa construction
• 1252 cheminées en 1789
• 352 cheminées aujourd`hui
• 75m de long pour la Galerie des Glaces qui compte :
• 357 miroirs dans la Galerie des Glaces
• 20 lustres
• 119 m de long pour la galerie des Batailles qui compte :
• 35 tableaux
• 82 bustes
• 830 hectares de jardins (soit 1 186 terrains de foot)
• 1 600 jets d`eau à la fin du règne de Louis XIV
• Environ 400 jets d’eau aujourd’hui
• 400 statues
• 55 fontaines
• 23ha de superficie pour le Grand Canal
• 35km de canalisations
• 1 055 arbres dans l`Orangerie
• 900 personnes travaillant aujourd`hui au Château
• 8,2 millons de visiteurs en 2023
📷 Un grand merci à @french.gib pour ces superbes images et quelques-uns de ses chiffres clé
@versailles_tourisme @visitparisregion @villedeversailles
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Après les festins gourmands et les douceurs de Noël, rien de tel qu’une promenade vivifiante dans une forêt enchantée pour recharger les batteries…
Respirez, marchez, admirez… et laissez la magie de la nature opérer !
📷 @_s.yl.vie, un grand merci !
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