Discover the Yvelines

Little more than a stone's throw from Paris and the borders of Normandy, the Yvelines provides, in its charming villages and in its towns and cities on which history has left its mark, a much-favoured place for a short break or a longer stay.

Its expanses of greenery and woodland have in the past captivated a succession of kings, and you too will fall under the spell of its green open spaces, havens of peace and tranquillity just a few kilometres from Paris.

Parks, gardens and outdoor leisure activities !

They lord it over the landscapes of the Yvelines and lend themselves to exploration and discovery. Come with your family and pit yourselves against our walking, cycling or riding trails, one of the 22 golf courses, water sports and activities on the Seine or in a leisure park. Or perhaps share the thrill of a motor racing circuit or a helicopter flight !

Discover: the Regional Nature Parks of the Upper Chevreuse Valley and the Vexin Français, the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines and Etangs de Hollande leisure parks, the Thoiry wildlife park and so much more...

Culture and Heritage !

Museums, the home of the famous and of architects, collegiate churches and cathedrals%u2026 discover or rediscover the wealth and diversity of cultural heritage spanning the centuries and changing fashions. As did the Impressionist and Nabi painters, the composers and large numbers of writers who chose the Yvelines as their home, come and be captivated by these magnificent surroundings so well-suited to reverie and creativity.

Key attractions: the Palace of Versailles, France Miniature...

Unusual places: homes of the famous (Maurice Ravel, Emile Zola...), riverside guinguettes along the Seine (La Grenouillère and the Maison Fournaise).

Royal Towns !

In our 6 towns with special royal associations, immerse yourself in History and imagine yourself king, queen or courtesan in one of the many surviving royal residences. Discover the stories of the monarchs who built the Kingdom of France and let our guides reveal the royal secrets and confidences. The greatest artists and designers worked here, including Le Vau, Le Nôtre and a host of others, giving of their best and providing, still today, a sense of wonder and awe. The Yvelines throws open its doors and invites you to come with family or friends and share with us new and exciting experiences at the very heart of our History.

Essential visits: Rambouillet, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Poissy, Marly-le-Roi, Mantes-la-Jolie and Versailles.