Astrorama

Over het museum

Astrorama is a center for public science outreach, located at the Fort de la Revère at an altitude of 650 m on the Grande Corniche between Nice and La Turbie. It was founded in 1987 by Jean-Louis Heudier and is run by the association Parsec, founded in 1986 and based on the site since 2007. This non-profit association, governed by French law (loi 1901), is dedicated to science outreach in astronomy and space.

Thanks to its elevated position, the site offers good observing conditions, with binoculars and telescopes available to visitors. Science educators lead observation evenings, planetarium sessions, illustrated lectures, courses and programs for schools, leisure centers and groups. The content of the programs is approved by a scientific council made up of teachers, researchers and astronomers.

Hoogtepunten

• “Ciel Ouvert” evenings with planetarium and telescope observation
• “Spectacle aux étoiles” evenings: a specialist’s lecture followed by observation
• “Astérisque” and “Comète” courses for children aged 8 to 14
• Astro-Espace birthday parties for children from age 6
• Astrocafé on site

Opgericht

1987

Beheerder

Association Parsec

Toegangsprijzen & kortingen

2026 prices for the “Ciel Ouvert” and introductory evenings and for the Wednesday “Astro” sessions, including a one-time membership fee of €0.50. Members enter free of charge. Accepted payment methods: cash, check, bank card, Chèques-Vacances, Pass Côte d’Azur, French Riviera Pass, pass Culture and the Résocalis gift card.

Toegankelijkheid

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Kinderen & gezin

Erg geschikt voor kinderen & gezinnenAanbevolen vanaf 6 jaar

• Gezinsrondleidingen & workshops
• Doe- en voelstations
• Kinderfeestjes

Recommended minimum age is 6 for “Ciel Ouvert” evenings (10 for the observation introduction, 12 for the “Astro” sessions). Astrorama offers courses for children aged 8 to 14 during school holidays and birthday parties from age 6 (two hours of activities, followed by one hour for cake and snacks).

Bereikbaarheid & parkeren

The site is located on the Grande Corniche, at the Col d’Èze, between Nice and La Turbie. The park closes in the evening and overnight stays are not possible; the barrier remains open only for access to Astrorama.

Service & horeca

• Café
• Museumwinkel

Small Astrocafé with drinks and sandwiches, to be reserved with your tickets (before 12:00 for the same evening). Tap water is not drinkable. The site also sells observation equipment.

Evenementen & zaalverhuur

• Ruimtes te huur
• Privéfeesten
• Zakelijke evenementen

Private hire of the whole Astrorama for seminars, association events, Christmas parties and evenings, with a tailored program and several catering options (caterer or sandwiches from the Astrobar). Prior contact is required.

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