Museum · 15th arrondissement
Photo: Elsa Laurent – Visit Paris Region
Les Étincelles du Palais de la découverte
While the Palais de la découverte is rebuilt, its famous live science demonstrations carry on here: more than 100 talks and workshops across seven sciences, led by mediators and researchers, plus a planetarium.
| What | Museum |
|---|---|
| Ages | From 6 (6–13 with an adult) |
| Where | 15th arrondissement |
| Address | Jardin Caroline Aigle, 186 rue Saint-Charles, 75015 Paris |
| Season and hours | Term time: Wednesday 12:45–18:00, Saturday and Sunday 10:00–18:00. School holidays (19 October–1 November 2026): Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–18:00. Closed Mondays, 1 January, 1 May and 25 December. Online booking compulsory for every talk and workshop. |
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Checked on palais-decouverte.fr, visitparisregion.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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