Observatoire de la Côte d'Azur
Description
Founded in 1881, the Nice Observatory is today one of the 4 geographical sites of the Observatoire de la Côte d'Azur, a public research establishment in Earth and Universe sciences. Located on Mont-Gros, to the east of the city of Nice, the site combines an exceptional historical heritage with contemporary research infrastructures.Built by Charles Garnier, it houses the largest mobile dome in Europe, designed by Gustave Eiffel.
Newly opened, the interactive Universarium will take you from the Big Bang to the heart of the stars, test your knowledge of the solar system, and take you on an immersive journey through the universe.
To discover this exceptional site, visits are organized for the general public all year round, online registration required: www.oca.eu/visites.
Access on your own, on foot or by vehicle, is strictly forbidden unless accompanied by an Observatory staff member during guided tours. Online registration required: www.oca.eu/visites under "tours".
Opening
From 01/01 to 31/12 from Monday to Friday.
Closed the first week of January and the last week of December
Public visits: Wednesdays at 2 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and from Wednesday to Saturday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. during the zone B holidays. No visits on bridges and public holidays except in exceptional circumstances.
Group visits: Tuesday to Friday (on request on Saturday).
Closed the first week of January and the last week of December
Public visits: Wednesdays at 2 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and from Wednesday to Saturday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. during the zone B holidays. No visits on bridges and public holidays except in exceptional circumstances.
Group visits: Tuesday to Friday (on request on Saturday).
Tarifs
Full price: 12 € (Full price : Adult without discount)
Reduced price: 10 € (Seniors (aged 60 and over) living in the Nice metropolitan area.)
Child : 6 € (Free for children under 6 years old.)
Student: 6 € (Upon presentation of the student card.)
Family pass: 25 € (Package dedicated to special family visits.
For a group of 4 people including at least one child (excluding free admission).)
Group adults: 150 € (2h/2h30 tour)
Set price group children : 60 € (2h30 tour for schools and leisure centers.).
Free entry for disabled people and accompanying persons.
Child entry valid for 6 - 18 years.
Group packages for visits and discovery of Mont-Gros, school groups.
Reduced price: 10 € (Seniors (aged 60 and over) living in the Nice metropolitan area.)
Child : 6 € (Free for children under 6 years old.)
Student: 6 € (Upon presentation of the student card.)
Family pass: 25 € (Package dedicated to special family visits.
For a group of 4 people including at least one child (excluding free admission).)
Group adults: 150 € (2h/2h30 tour)
Set price group children : 60 € (2h30 tour for schools and leisure centers.).
Free entry for disabled people and accompanying persons.
Child entry valid for 6 - 18 years.
Group packages for visits and discovery of Mont-Gros, school groups.
Bicycle garage: No
Packed lunch: No
Electric bike charging: No
Packed lunch: No
Electric bike charging: No
Localisation
96 boulevard de l'Observatoire 06000 Nice
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