On September 15, 1980, Adrien Fainsilber was commissioned to renovate the abattoirs and transform them into a museum of science and technology. Originally an adjunct to the Palais de la Découverte (located in the Grand Palais), the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie opened its doors on March 13, 1986, and quickly became a must for science enthusiasts and novices alike... Modern architecture and an extraordinary place of learning: a must-see.
