Dynamic Yvelines
Top 10 experiences in the Yvelines
Discover the must-see places in Yvelines to make the most of your stay. Whether you're with family, friends or on your own, the Département's attractions are sure to surprise you! A selection that will amaze you!
1. Spend a royal moment at Versailles
The Château de Versailles needs no introduction, but don’t miss the Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon and Marie-Antoinette’s magnificent estate.
2. Discover château life
Unwind the thread of history to become, for a moment, a king or princess, by visiting one of our châteaux, where time seems to have stood still.
3. A “nature painting” stopover
Reflecting the sky and providing a bucolic backdrop, the Seine is a vast source of inspiration. Impressionist cruises in Chatou, a stroll in Conflans…let your mind float!
4. Fill up on leisure activities
Tame your emotions at Thoiry, let off steam in the leisure islands, listen to the stag bellow at Espace Rambouillet…20 theme parks and 1,000 activities for all!
5. Intimate encounters with great artists
Many artists come to the Yvelines to draw their inspiration from its soothing countryside. Discover their home!
6. Gentle cycling
Véloscénie, Avenue Verte, Seine à Vélo…the Yvelines, land of cycling, is criss-crossed by 3 national cycle routes, as well as numerous cycle paths…a perfect opportunity to combine tourism, sport and ecology.
7. Become a farmer for a day
Pick-your-own, milk goats, harvest honey…head to the educational farms of Yvelines and fill up on local produce!
8. A breath of fresh air
The green lung of the Paris Region, the Yvelines offers 1,300 km of hiking trails in unexpected natural settings.
9. Test your swing
As the No. 1 golfing Département in the Paris Region, the Yvelines boasts over 20 golf courses and as many undulating courses to discover and share your passion for golf.
10. Get back in the saddle
An equestrian land, with more than 400km of trails dedicated to horse riding, the Yvelines is a popular destination for lovers of wide-open spaces and nature walks.
