Yvelines, 78
Yvelines Wedding Photographer
The countryside forty minutes from Paris
The Yvelines are the counterweight to Paris: forest, long walls, and estates with enough land that a marquee does not look like an afterthought.
The character of the département
West of the city, the Yvelines run from the suburbs at Saint-Germain-en-Laye out to the forest of Rambouillet. It is the greenest of the Paris départements and the one with the highest concentration of private estates available for weddings.
Venues and valleys
The Chevreuse valley and the Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay at its heart. The estates around Versailles. Rambouillet and its forest. Saint-Germain-en-Laye for couples who want a town rather than a field.
How I work here
A country wedding loosens: guests arrive earlier, drink slower and stay later. I follow the day rather than direct it, and the best frames usually come after midnight.
Included in the Paris region, so no travel charge. Coverage starts at €2,900. More on the Paris region.
Frequently asked questions
Do you charge for travel to the Yvelines?
No, the whole Paris region is included.
Can you cover both a Paris ceremony and a Yvelines reception?
Yes, and it is a common pattern. Allow an hour of the timeline for the transfer.
Do you work outdoors in poor weather?
Yes. Rain changes the images, it does not stop them — and covered options are worth confirming with your venue anyway.
Talk to me about your day
Tell me the date and the venue. I reply within forty-eight hours, in English or in French.
Pierre-Yves Queignec, editorial and documentary wedding photographer, based in Colombes near Paris, working across France and abroad since 2014.