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This summer join us in celebrating Mars. In honour of the launch of the 2020 Mars mission this summer, la Cité de l’espace has organized a special day on July 20th 100% focused on Mars. In addition to the many events planned, several experts will be on hand to share their knowledge about the exploration […]

Saint Exupery, the author of The Little Prince was born 120 years ago on June 29, 1900. An unprecedented exhibition, Antoine de Saint Exupéry, Un Petit Prince parmi les hommes (A Little Prince among mortals), designed by Tempora in partnership with la Fondation Antoine de Saint Exupéry pour la Jeunesse, le Musée de l’Air et […]

Action ! After several months of work and a 1.7 million euro investment, la Cité de l’espace reopened its IMAX® theatre on July 4th. With this renovation, viewers can now enjoy an unrivalled immersive experience. At the operational controls of this ambitious project, Marc Moutin, Director of Exhibitions, already participated in the creation of the first […]

L’Envol des Pionniers and la Cité de l’espace reopened their doors on May 21st and June 5th respectively while adapting to the new health conditions. It is required for all visitors aged eleven or more to wear a mask inside. Wearing a mask is optional in the gardens. In addition to hydroalcoholic gel and floor […]

To keep in touch with the public in spite of the health crisis, la Cité de l’espace and L’Envol des Pionniers each set up an online mediation platform during lockdown. La Cité de l’espace launched Astronaute chez soi, or Astronaut at home, a programme including 20 activities to do in 15 to 20 minutes with […]

This year les Nocturnes de la Cité de l’espace will showcase Mars. Every Thursday, from July 16th to August 20th, la Cité de l’espace will remain open till 11pm. There will also be a special Evening opening on Tuesday, July 21st from 10pm to 1230am with an outdoor projection of the not to be missed […]

L’Envol des Pionniers is hosting two outdoor movie nights on Tuesday August 4th and 11th. The site will exceptionally reopen its doors in the evening for these two summer events. The programme includes a food truck for gourmets, a guided visit of the exhibitions and the movie projection in the court of l’Envol des Pionniers. […]

Created and coordinated by the French Association of Astronomy, the 30th Nuit des étoiles, will take place at la Cité de l’espace and at 400 other sites, on Friday August 7th from 7pm to midnight. This superb evening of sky watching should not to be missed. Free admission.