Cheap weekend in the Yvelines

Commissioned by Louis XIV in 1670, the Grand Trianon was the ideal place to escape the pomp of court life – and a good hideaway for the king's affair with Madame de Montespan. Alongside the Trianon Palaces, Marie Antoinette's estate also acted…

Visit an iconic structure of the modernist movement in architecture and a masterpiece of the famous architect Le Corbusier ! The Villa Savoye, also called “Les Heures Claires” was built between 1928 and 1931 by the architect Charles-Edouard…

Explore the Château de Rambouillet and its gardens, a former royal residence and now a presidential residence ! Following in the footsteps of France's leaders and explore the Château de Rambouillet, which is nestled in the heart of the Rambouillet…

Originally a 12th-century fortified castle, Saint-Germain-en-Laye Castle, located on the outskirts of Paris, has been extended, burnt down, rebuilt and modified over the years. After being a a place of residence for many rulers, it served a…

The estate of Marly-le-Roi, on the edge of Marly Forest and just 7 km from Versailles, is one of Louis XIV's major achievements. This secluded retreat, which was only open to a select few who were loyal to the King, was entirely designed by…

The Collegiate Church of Mantes-la-Jolie, a gem of 12th and 13th-century Gothic architecture, stands on the banks of the Seine in Yvelines. With its imposing profile dominating the surrounding landscapes, it is often compared to the Cathedrals…