Science Festival 2026: a journey to the heart of flavors in Vitry-sur-Seine (94)

On the occasion of the 35th edition of the Fête de la Science, many institutions across France are promoting scientific culture and research through events that are often playful and accessible for the whole family, from October 2 to 12, 2026.

And like every year, this new edition is open to all and free of charge. It's a great opportunity to learn more about the scientific advances made every year, and to gain a better understanding of the world around us.

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That’s the aim, in any case, of the city of Vitry-sur-Seine in the Val-de-Marne (94), which this autumn is rolling out a full slate of science-focused activities. Workshops, experiments, meet-ups and family-friendly activities help the public better understand research and various scientific disciplines, in a town where science outreach and cultural mediation feature prominently. And if you don’t find what you’re looking for there, you can always check our guide to events available in Paris and Île-de-France.

Science Festival 2026: Free activities program in Paris and Île-de-France
The Science Festival is back from October 2 to 12, 2026 for its 35th edition! A week dedicated to science culture through numerous free events across France, featuring experiments, performances, open days, guided tours, and a multitude of workshops. An event open to everyone, especially family-friendly, to be discovered across the four corners of Paris and the Île-de-France region! [Read more]

The 2026 Science Festival program at Exploradome:

• A look at the equipment in our laboratories

  Come explore and handle the small equipment in our laboratories, and try to guess the price of our very large scientific instruments. Children aged 7 and up can step into the shoes of researchers by carrying out short, fun experiments, and earn their "scientist" diploma.
  Free admission from 2:00 PM, closing at 6:00 PM.

  Participation conditions:
  • Conditions: Reservation required

  Hours: Saturday, October 10 — 1:45 PM to 6:00 PM

Interested?