Explor'Espace: a free immersive astronomy festival under the stars in Montrouge

Published by Graziella de Sortiraparis · Published on October 7, 2023 at 08:45 p.m.
From November 3 to 5, 2023 at the Beffroi de Montrouge, fans of astronomy and space will be treated to an exceptional, immersive festival open to all, as we conquer the sky and the stars!

Have you always dreamed of touching the stars and exploring space? Well, the Explor'Espace festival is back in Montrouge in early November, with a host of workshops and immersive experiences, as well as meetings with astronauts! Don't forget to book your free ticket to get up close to Mars and the Moon, thanks to new technologies.

From November 3 to 5, 2023, play space-related video games, attend captivating shows, meet Gerry Griffin, former flight director of the Apollo missions, and enjoy virtual reality adventures! Curious visitors of all ages can create their own aurora borealis, witness the explosion of a star, become an engineer for a day and build a rocket, or admire the future of aeronautics, which will soon be transporting humans into space once again!

On the program

  • Lectures given by exceptional guests, including astronauts from ESA and NASA, as well as renowned researchers, including Nobel Prize winner Michel Mayor.
  • Fun workshops, round-table discussions and lectures open to all enthusiasts
  • An extensive treasure hunt, with a meteorite and a trip for 4 to the Cité de l'Espace up for grabs
  • Breathtaking virtual reality experiences
  • A large astrogaming area
  • A space bus for space escape games
  • Documentary screenings followed by conference-debates
Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From November 3, 2023 to November 5, 2023

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Location

    2 Place Emile Cresp
    92120 Montrouge

    Route planner

    Accessibility info

    Prices
    Free

    Official website
    www.afastronomie.fr

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