Did you know? The Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie, located in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, includes among its facilities a fighter submarine, once in operation in the 1950s. Now listed as a Monument Historique, the behemoth can be visited to discover what these iron giants of the seas look like.
From 1958 to 1982, the Argonaute was manned by some 40 men: now it's home in the Parc de la Villette, where young and old alike can visit the submarine behind the scenes. And bringing her to La Villette was no mean feat, since the Argonaute is 50 meters long and weighs no less than 400 tons! After being built at the Cherbourg arsenal in 1953, the Argonaute entered service in 1958, at the height of the Cold War. She subsequently served for 25 years, sailing mainly in the Mediterranean, without ever taking part in combat.
The submarine's final journey will be to the port of Le Havre, before being transported to Paris to welcome its first visitors in 1990. Once on board, the submarine can be visited in its entirety: you can discover the various crew berths, the pantry, the galley and all the more technical stations. Afterwards, an exhibition lets you find out more about the submarine and the oceans: now it's your turn to dive into the heart of our planet's oceans!
Due to the narrowness of the submarine, the visit is not accessible to baby carriages or people with reduced mobility.
L'Argonaute can be visited during Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie opening hours, i.e. Tuesday to Saturday (10am to 6pm) and Sunday (until 7pm). Entrance is by reservation, every 15 minutes: remember to buy an Argonaute ticket (available at no extra cost with the purchase of a regular ticket) to gain access. As a result, full-price tickets cost €13, €10 for under-25s and €3.50 for children aged 2 to 5.
Christmas Holidays 2024: the program at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie
From December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025, the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie opens its doors to families, with a program as varied as it is busy during these two school-free weeks. [Read more]
Christmas Holidays 2024: the LEGO City moves to the Cité des Sciences
From December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025, the Cité des Sciences is hosting a new experience for families and children: discover the LEGO City! [Read more]
La Cité des Bébés, HQ for toddlers at the Cité des Sciences: discover the new space
Under construction for a few years now, the Cité des bébés was a place for toddlers to touch, look at and play with their parents, while learning. From now on, the Cité des Bébés has a reopening date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024! [Read more]
Silence: the immersive exhibition unveiled at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie
In today's fast-paced world, silence is becoming increasingly rare... The Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie presents an unusual exhibition on the theme of silence, to be visited from December 10, 2024, to August 31, 2025. [Read more]
A new Paris-La Villette shuttle to Beauvais airport for your booked trips
Since Thursday November 14, 2024, a new shuttle bus has linked La Villette to Beauvais airport, making it easier for Parisians to access this air hub. With around ten daily round trips, this shuttle leaves from the Cité des Sciences forecourt and takes 1h30 to reach Beauvais. [Read more]
Grotte Chauvet, l'aventure scientifique: immerse yourself in prehistoric art with the Cité des Sciences
The Cité des Sciences takes us on a voyage of discovery of the Chauvet cave, a Paleolithic treasure trove, with a brand-new exhibition on view from October 15, 2024 to May 11, 2025. Fun, interactive and, above all, educational: come and take a behind-the-scenes look at this famous French cave! [Read more]
Dogs & cats: the Cité des Sciences exhibition reveals the secrets of your favorite furballs
We love them a little, a lot, madly... But do we really know them? The Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie presents a major exhibition on dogs and cats, from February 17, 2025 to June 2026. [Read more]
Danser: a fun, interactive exhibition for the whole family at the Cité des Sciences
The Cité des Sciences activates "dance" mode with its brand new immersive exhibition, Danser, on view from July 2, 2024 to June 28, 2026. [Read more]
La Cité des Enfants, to marvel at and discover the world around us from ages 2 to 12
The Cité des enfants at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie is the ultimate Parisian place for learning and experimentation. With its two routes, reserved either for 2-7 year-olds or for 5-12 year-olds, children discover the world around them using their five senses. [Read more]
Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie: scientific discoveries and fun for all the family
The Cité des sciences et de l'industrie is packed with fun and educational exhibitions for the whole family to discover, in the heart of the Parc de la Villette. It's the perfect place to learn all about the world around us! [Read more]
Mission spatiale, the new permanent exhibition in the stars at the Cité des sciences
Take a trip into space from October 23, 2023 at the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie, with a new permanent exhibition on the conquest of space. [Read more]
Urgence Climatique, the Cité des Sciences exhibition to raise awareness
The Cité des Sciences is a bustling family place, a veritable paradise for young and old alike, where there is always something to do, discoveries to explore and lots of information to learn. The place hosts its latest permanent exhibition, Urgence climatique, starting May 16, 2023. [Read more]
Bio-inspired, the new permanent exhibition at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie
Look out, here it is: the new permanent exhibition that will fascinate us endlessly. "Bio-inspired" takes place at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie from September 18, 2020. A nice introduction to talk about environment and sustainable solutions with children and older. [Read more]
C3RV34U, the permanent neuroludic exhibition at the Cité des Sciences
The Cité des Sciences inaugurates a new permanent space, dedicated to the brain and neurosciences, from September 16, 2014. In a surreal atmosphere, we test our brain capacities, study our brain from a physiological point of view and learn about its potential. [Read more]
Vibrate, savour and enjoy with the Boom Boom Villette Food Market!
Vibrate, savor and enjoy with Boom Boom Villette! In the heart of the vibrant La Villette district (Paris 19th), Boom Boom Villette inaugurates its Food Market, featuring the very best in street-food. Boom Boom Villette invites you to discover this colorful and playful new venue, with its 4,000 m2 of kiosks* and bars. [Read more]
Robots come to the Cité des Sciences, the exhibition
The Cité des Sciences et de l'industrie is dedicating a new space to Robots, starting April 2, 2019. Suitable for children from 11 years old, this exhibition tour will make young and old dream with the presentation of robots of today and tomorrow, from industrial robots to autonomous vehicles, humanoid robots, agricultural robots, medical robots and domestic robots. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From December 19, 2024 to December 31, 2027
Location
Cité des sciences et de l'industrie
30 Avenue Corentin Cariou
75019 Paris 19
Access
Metro: line 7, Porte de la Villette station. Bus: lines 139, 150, 152, Porte de la Villette station. Tramway: T3b, Porte de la Villette station.
Official website
www.cite-sciences.fr
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