Discover events happening near you
The Science Festival starts on Friday. For 10 days, young and old are invited to discover the scientific world in a different way. This year many events on the theme of science and sports will be organized throughout France and in our region. Discover them!
Twenty-eight scientific villages, 133 municipalities, and more 900 events Nearly 100,000 visitors are expected. In its 32nd edition, The Science Festival, which begins Friday, October 6 He saw the big picture. What is the program in your department? France 3 Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur has selected some events not to be missed.
In Alpes-de-Haute Provence
In Saint Michel : Saturday, October 7, the Astronomy Center opens its doors to allow the general public to discover the skies of Haute Provence. In the program: observing the sun, discovering the planetarium, displaying astronomical models, and many fun experiments.
In Pierrevert Friday, October 13, How do you become an astronaut? Arnaud Proust, recently selected by the space agency, will talk about his journey and daily life. The municipality of Pierrevert also presents an exhibition entitled “Leaving the Earth” by the Center for Spatial Studies, which will be discovered from 7 to 15 October at La Voûte des Arts.
In the Maritime Alps
In Nice : On October 14 and 15, we will meet at Colline du Château for several workshops and conferences. On the topic of sports, for example, measure your physical condition, find out your top speed and play to fight gender inequality in sports.
In the Villeneuve lobby : October 7 and 8, Sports Science Village, 100%. Escape game, science games, screenings of the film “Remarcher” and a roundtable with sponsors Jeff Turdo and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.
In Bouches du Rhone
To Marseille : On October 7, learn about planet Earth thanks to GAIA. The project created by artist Luke Jerram invites us to discover our planet as if we were seeing it from space. A unique installation measuring 7 meters in diameter created from high-resolution images from NASA.
In Martigues : October 13, a day full of workshops for teens and older children. In the program, learn to fly a drone, discover how to program a video game, or even test drive on a simulator.
In the High Alps
In the gap : Saturday, October 14, GAP Science Village offers fun, free workshops for the whole family, from four years old. Biodiversity, robotics, stars and many more topics will be covered by experts and research laboratories.
In corgis : From October 6 to 13, go cycling! The media library invites you to question the energy production that cycling can generate, through a scientific journey. Going forward, a display powered by Felictrogen and Gallery can be discovered.
In var
In La Seyne-sur-Mer On October 7 and 8, the Science Village offers exhibitions, conferences and games for the whole family. For example, go to the Var Departmental Museum for a narrated tour to learn more about marine biodiversity.
To heres : On October 7 and 8, discover how art and science can coexist thanks to two street artists who will create live works on the theme of science.
In Vaucluse
In Grillon : From October 7 to 15, Maison Milon offers workshops to discover prehistoric animals, how weightlessness works or even how robots can do farming instead of humans.
In an apartment On October 6 and 7, enjoy a unique experience with a live banquet. One hundred guests will be able to dine while philosophizing. On October 8, the Vélo Théâtre presents a musical performance made of images and sounds collected from a trip to the United States, for example, along the Missouri River or in the Canadian forests.
To find out about all the events near you, visit the Science Festival website!
Science Festival
In the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region
From 6 to 13 October
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