For the Fête de la Science 2024, the greater Cergy-Pontoise area in the Val d'Oise is offering a wide range of incredible events for curious people of all ages. From October 4 to 14, 2024, young and old alike are invited to come and discover advances in scientific research, meet professionals and take part in numerous workshops, to discover scientific institutions, schools and corner museums.
Cergy-Pontoise is a French city built in the 1970s around the communes of Cergy and Pontoise, in the north-west of the Île-de-France region. This new city is a particularly dynamic agglomeration where residents benefit from several universities, media libraries and beautiful natural spaces, all of which will be showcased at this exceptional cultural event. With walks, workshops, conferences and other activities, it's time to learn all about science!
It should be noted that, although these events are often free for visitors, advance booking is often required. So take a look at the program for this national event, and start planning your next outing with family and friends.
Fête de la Science 2024 in Paris and Ile-de-France, free events to discover
The Fête des Sciences returns from October 4 to 14, 2024 for its 33rd edition! What's it all about? A week dedicated to scientific culture, with numerous free events all over France. Experiments, shows, open houses, visits and a host of workshops, open to all and adapted to children, await you in the four corners of Paris and the Île-de-France region! [Read more]
Stars, planets, the solar system... Enter the inflatable planetarium at LERMA (Laboratoire d'étude du rayonnement et de la matière en astrophysique et atmosphère) to discover all the secrets of the sky!
Cetaceans are marine mammals that use sound in their vital activities and social interactions. Dolphins produce clicks and whistles, while whales emit harmonic vocalizations. By listening to original recordings, Olivier Adam, researcher at the Institut Jean Le Rond d'Alembert (Sorbonne University/CNRS), will detail their vocal generator and the characteristics of these sounds. What are they used for? Are they structured? If we speak of songs, can we also speak of language? Do human activities have an impact, and if so, how?
The conference will be followed by a cocktail reception to open the Fête de la science 2024.
This event is part of the Open University lecture series organized by CY Cergy Paris Université.
For a morning or afternoon, CY Cergy Paris Université welcomes primary school classes to talk about science and its challenges. The program includes a number of scientific and fun workshops:
Journey to the heart of the infinitely small
The human being is made up of billions of cells, the basic unit of living organisms. These cells all function in the same way, but are also very different! Come and discover the fabulous world of the cell in all its states by drawing and building your own cell after observing them under the microscope, to better understand the world of the infinitely small!
Become a veterinary surgeon in a fun workshop to understand how biological analyses are carried out on small animals.
Molecular cuisine
Seaweed is making its way onto our plates. Their complex chemical composition and unique properties are pushing back the boundaries of culinary creativity. With algae, science meets art to create delicious and surprising dishes.
Ocean workshops
Les Petits Débrouillards offer a range of ocean-themed activities. Come and discover the secret life of plankton, observe the different colors of the ocean and wonder about the reasons for these variations. Scientific experiments will help you better understand the diversity of marine environments, the physical characteristics of these water reservoirs (Archimedes' buoyancy, marine currents, etc.), the impact of climate change on marine biodiversity and the migration of species...
The aim of these activities is to show that we all have a link with the ocean, whether we're near or far, and that it's urgent to take care of it!
Peluchology
Peluchology is a "soft science" which, through the observation of stuffed animals, teaches young and old about the classification of living things. With the exception that the object of study is not the living creature, but the stuffed animal!
Planet games
Learn to identify celestial bodies. How do you recognize a planet in the sky? What are the differences between planets and other celestial bodies? Come and find out in this Star Park activity.
Map of the sky
Discover the sky through the study of educational and entertaining maps offered by the Parc aux étoiles. The wonderful world of space and constellations will no longer hold any secrets for you!
Origami
China, 2nd century A.D. While observing wasps, we discover a strange material they produce from bark to make their nests. What if we did the same? Paper was born! Today, paper is indispensable for everything... including origami!
For a morning or afternoon, CY Cergy Paris Université welcomes high school classes to talk about science and its challenges. On the program are a number of fun workshops organized by the university's researchers:
Groundwater and rivers
Three laboratory devices allow you to visualize the path of groundwater during rainfall, the formation of rivers, erosion and landslides.
Metaphor
Outwit the master of rhetoric, who will use metaphors to seduce you!
Discover the sky
Stars, planets, the solar system... enter the inflatable planetarium to discover all the secrets of the sky!
Journey to the heart of the infinitely small
Discover the world of life sciences at various workshops, where you can immerse yourself in the world of the infinitely small, understand how a microscope works and the major tools used by biologists, build your own microscope or titillate and visualize a nematode, a small living organism often used as a laboratory study model.
Molecular cuisine
Seaweed is finding its way onto our plates. Their complex chemical composition and unique properties are pushing back the boundaries of culinary creativity. With algae, science meets art to create delicious and surprising dishes, including bubble tea!
Visual Computing
Take part in interactive games to understand how visual environments are formed in computing.
Forensics
A crime scene reconstruction will take you behind the scenes of forensic science... On the program: fingerprinting and luminescence workshops.
Scientific board games
Discover the contributions of women scientists to major innovations through board games in English, created by Master 1 Science and Technology students.
Are jobs gendered?
This workshop will combat gender stereotypes and promote gender parity in careers and training.
Relaxation
Enjoy a moment of relaxation with the health department. Test the psio goggles, answer the sleep quiz and take part in the mental health game.
Experimental archaeology
Laboratoire de mécanique et matériaux du génie civil
Discover Gallo-Roman building techniques and materials through experimental archaeology: from the selection of rubble and blocks to the mixing of lime mortar and the actual masonry, become a Gallo-Roman mason for a day.
Métafort
Centre de recherche multidisciplinaire en sciences humaines et sociales
Outwit the master of rhetoric who will try to seduce you with metaphors!
Photovoltaic solar energy
Equipe Dynamique et Interactions en phase Condensée
Since 2021, electrical energy produced by photovoltaic panels has been the cheapest form of energy whose use is still largely neglected in France. We propose to demonstrate and explain the production of 220V electricity by panels.
Levitation
Equipe Dynamique et Interactions en phase Condensée
Come and observe the astonishing properties of superconducting materials, enabling us to build a magnetic levitation train.
Groundwater and rivers
Laboratoire géosciences et environnement Cergy
Three laboratory devices will enable you to visualize the path of groundwater during rainfall, river formation, erosion and landslides.
Journey to the heart of the infinitely small
Equipe de recherche sur les relations extracellulaire-cellules
Come and discover the world of the infinitely small through an immersive journey with images from the ERRMECe laboratory's research, and learn how a microscope works!
Story time
In French or English, enjoy an interactive reading of children's books created by Master 1 Sciences et Techniques students. (30 min maximum per session; ages 4 and up).
Sport and stereotypes, let's cast off!
ILEPS - École Supérieure des Métiers du Sport et de l'Enseignement
Researchers use a variety of quizzes to dispel preconceived ideas about the place of women in sport.
Camion laboratoire
Les Petits Débrouillards
Georgette the van comes to Cergy! Take part in a wide range of ocean-related workshops for young and old alike.
What if my balance wasn't right?
Information processing and systems team
Walk, sit down, stand up... Observe your activities thanks to various devices using artificial intelligence.
Origami
The mathematical garden
China, 2nd century CE. Observing wasps, we discover a strange material they produce from bark to make their nests. What if we did the same? Paper was born! Today, paper is indispensable, used for everything... including origami!
The forest of Notre-Dame
The mathematical garden
Paris, 13th century. For many years now, masons, stonemasons and sculptors have been hard at work on a gigantic construction site. For you, the team of carpenters, the time has come to assemble the incredible framework, the forest of Notre-Dame. It's your masterpiece! But be careful, it has to be perfect... Otherwise, the cathedral roof could collapse!
Scientific board games
Discover the contribution of women scientists to major innovations through board games in English, created by students in the Master 1 Sciences et Techniques program.
Adventures in mathematics
Laboratoire Analyse, Géométrie et Modélisation
Through puzzles, comic strips and illustrations, set off on an adventure into the world of mathematics!
Forensic Science
Forensic Consulting France
A crime scene reconstruction will take you behind the scenes of forensic science. On the program: fingerprinting and luminescence.
Visual computing
CY Tech
Take part in an interactive game session to understand how visual environments are formed in computing.
La vérité a ses sciences
Institut de recherche criminelle des gendarmerie nationale (IRCGN)
Science is constantly opening up new perspectives for judicial investigation. Come and meet the experts in criminal intelligence, who will explain the methods they use at crime scenes, disasters and accidents.
Scientific books
Cergy-Pontoise media library network
Satisfy your curiosity and discover surprising answers to questions you may never have asked yourself! Why aren't vampires vegetarians? Do cats have belly buttons? Or why does yawning make you yawn?
The water cycle
The lantern
Playful discovery of how water infiltrates the ground, depending on its composition and surface (asphalt pavement, plant cover, etc.)
Vegetable ink art workshop
Watered workshops
Make paintings from fruit and vegetable scraps: recycling, chemistry and plastic creation workshop.
What will you start with this year?
Dates and Opening Time
From October 4, 2024 to October 14, 2024
Location
Cergy-Pontoise
3 Place Olympe de Gouges
95000 Cergy
Prices
Free
Official website
www.fetedelascience.fr
Fête de la Science 2024 in Paris and Ile-de-France, free events to discover
