Musical picnic in Chatou
Family in front of the Seine on the Impressionist island of Chatou
Concert at Saint Germain Boucles de Seine
Le Vésinet family picnicMusical picnic in Chatou
Family with two parents and three children walking backwards at the Chatou fair.Not-to-be-missed events
Musical picnic in ChatouFamily in front of the Seine on the Impressionist island of ChatouConcert at Saint Germain Boucles de SeineLe Vésinet family picnicNot-to-be-missed events at Saint Germain Boucles de Seine
Throughout the year, the Saint Germain Boucles de Seine area comes alive with the many festive, cultural and gourmet events that make this destination at the gateway to Paris so rich and friendly. From Saint-Germain-en-Laye to Croissy-sur-Seine, via Chatou, Marly-le-Roi and Le Vésinet, each commune has its own not-to-be-missed events.
Highlights include theFêtes luziennes in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, a colourful celebration inspired by the Basque country, and the Fête de la Carotte in Croissy-sur-Seine, a nod to its market-gardening past. The famous Foire à la Brocante et aux Jambons de Chatou attracts bargain hunters from all over the region, while the Journées Européennes du Patrimoine allow visitors to rediscover exceptional châteaux, museums and parks. Music festivals, art exhibitions, Christmas markets, sporting events and nature activities round off a jam-packed agenda, reflecting a dynamic, cultural region deeply attached to its traditions.
Musical events
The cultural and musical scene in Saint Germain Boucles de Seine is particularly rich, driven by an eclectic, high-quality programme. Every year, the Elektric Park Festival, on the Île des Impressionnistes in Chatou, thrills fans of electronic music in an exceptional setting on the banks of the Seine. Classical music also has its place here, with Les Étoiles du Classique à Saint-Germain-en-Laye, a young and ambitious festival bringing together the talents of tomorrow, or Les Fêtes Romantiques in Croissy-sur-Seine, an intimate gathering centred around the piano and musical romanticism.
In Port-Marly, the Ondula Festival explores contemporary creation in all its forms, mixing concerts, shows and visual arts. Over in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Saint-Germain en Live livens up the summer with a series of free open-air concerts, while the Festival du Bruit qui Pense offers an audacious programme of classical and contemporary music in the spring, accompanied by meetings with the artists. A cultural effervescence that keeps the heart of the region beating throughout the seasons.
Sports events
The Saint Germain Boucles de Seine area also vibrates to the rhythm of sport, with a varied programme accessible to all. Among the highlights,the Foulée Royale and thea 5km Race of Saint-Germain-en-Laye bring together thousands of runners every year in a unique heritage setting. In Le Vésinet, les Foulées de la Marguerite offer a friendly, family-friendly race in the heart of the parkland town, between lakes and greenery. Another spring highlight is Beach Volley Week, which transforms Saint-Germain-en-Laye town centre into a veritable urban beach. Sand pitches, tournaments open to all and a festive atmosphere make this an event that is as sporting as it is friendly.
Lovers of the Seine will find plenty to do with a variety of water-based activities: regattas, rowing, sailing or canoeing, in Chatou, Port-Marly or Le Pecq. The area is also full of local initiatives, with tournaments, sports demonstrations, summer entertainment and events for all ages.
And since August, the Stade Français Paris, the emblematic rugby club and its “pink soldiers”, have set up their training centre at the legendary Camp des Loges in Saint-Germain-en-Laye. A prestigious arrival that confirms the region’s place in the national sporting landscape.
Port-Marly Rowing Club
Other not-to-be-missed events
A region rich in heritage, nature and creativity, Saint Germain Boucles de Seine vibrates to the rhythm of a multitude of events that reflect its dynamism and diversity. Throughout the year, the area’s communes – from Saint-Germain-en-Laye to Croissy-sur-Seine, via Chatou, Le Vésinet and Port-Marly – offer a programme that is as festive as it is varied.
As for culture and music, there is no shortage of major events: Saint-Germain en Live livens up the summer with free open-air concerts, while the Festival du Bruit qui Pense, Les Étoiles du Classique or Les Fêtes Romantiques à Croissy-sur-Seine showcase classical music in all its forms. For lovers of art and contemporary creation, the Ondula Festival in Port-Marly combines live performances and installations. And on a completely different note, the explosive Elektric Park Festival transforms the Île des Impressionnistes in Chatou into a temple of electronic music.
Local traditions are also in the spotlight: the Fêtes luziennes colour Saint-Germain-en-Laye in the colours of the Basque Country, while the Fête de la Carotte in Croissy-sur-Seine celebrates, with humour and pride, the commune’s market-gardening past. Christmas markets, the European Heritage Days and the famous Foire à la Brocante et aux Jambons de Chatou complete a calendar that combines history, gastronomy and the art of living.
Whether it’s culture, music, sport or local traditions, Saint Germain Boucles de Seine offers a rich, lively events life that’s accessible to all. An area to discover… and experience all year round.
Detail of a vinyl stand at the Chatou fair - OTISGBS
Elektric Park in Chatou
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