Where to learn about and see the stars in the City of Light.
Hot tip: A good place to see the stars is just outside Paris proper at the Mont Valérien site.
The Planetarium is within the City of Science and Industry and offers a range of shows and displays for all ages – book online, book ahead. In the 19th.
The French Astronomy Association runs Paris Under the Stars and hosts events, workshops and more from its site in the 14th.
The national centre of astronomy, dedicated to the research, teaching and dissemination of knowledge. Open during the European Heritage Days (September) and the Fête de la Science (October), you can view the building and gardens anytime, in the 14th.
Paris Under the Stars is an annual public event that presents free observation evenings across the city during the summer months (July-September), where participants can use telescopes and be guided towards the highlights of the starry night.