Journées européennes du patrimoine 2024

◼ In Paris, Saturday, September 21, by reservation}

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Are you pre-registered?

Don’t forget your invitation (on your smartphone or printed out) and your ID; arrive at 98 boulevard Arago, 14th arrondissement, 10 min, before the time indicated on your ticket.

Founded in 1667, the Paris Observatory is the cradle of French institutional astronomy, in continuous operation for over 350 years.

You’ll have the opportunity to explore its historic building, perfectly oriented to the four points of the compass. It’s one of the major buildings of French classicism, designed by Claude Perrault, the famous architect behind the Louvre colonnade.

Among the highlights of the visit (duration 1h, in french): }

• The panoramic terrace with its breathtaking view of the capital,
• The "Arago" dome,
• The monumental "Cassini" room, engraved with the Paris meridian,
• The grand gallery and its antique instruments,
• La salle du Conseil (the Council Chamber), with its painted ceiling and portraits.

Take some photos!

We’re counting on you to share your best photos on social networks, by mentioning the @Obs_Paris @univ_PSL account.

See you on Saturday!

◼ At Nançay, Sunday September 22, free entry}

Open from 10am to 5:30pm

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Program:

• Conferences :
  • 11h Sun and space weather
    by Sophie Massonn (Researcher at the Plasma Physics Laboratory)
  • 14h30 History of a meteorite in Sologne
    by Brigitte Zanda (Researcher, Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle and Observatoire de Paris-PSL)
  • 4pm From Jupiter to the Exoplanets
    by Philippe Zarka (Researcher at LESIA, Observatoire de Paris-PSL)

• Guided tours of the instruments
• Horse-drawn carriage rides
• Come and discover "M51": a unique choreographic stroll through the instruments of the Nançay Observatory! Inspired by the imaginary cosmos and playfully constructed from the laws of physics, this performance offers an original encounter between dance and science.
• Playful scientific activities, observations of the Sun with mobile instruments

Further information on the Observatoire Radioastronomique de Nançay website or on the Journées européennes du patrimoine website.

See you on Sunday!