The Fête de la Science is a national event in France, celebrating scientific discovery and popularization. Since its inception in 1991, it has aimed to make science accessible to all. For ten days each year, researchers, laboratories, museums and universities open their doors to the general public with conferences, workshops, exhibitions and fun experiments.
In Paris, the Fête de la Science takes on a special dimension with hundreds offree events at emblematic venues and universities. Interactive trails, lectures by renowned researchers and hands-on workshops invite young and old to explore the latest scientific discoveries in fields ranging from astronomy to neuroscience.
The Georges Eastman Institute, nestled in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, is a center dedicated to the prevention and dental care of children. Born in 1937 thanks to a donation from American industrialist George Eastman, founder of Kodak, and crafted in an Art Deco design by architect Emmanuel Pontremoli, the building — now a listed historic monument — long stood as a cornerstone of pediatric dental care in the city. Today, it hosts cultural activities and exhibitions and is taking part in this 2026 edition of La Fête de la Science.
Science Festival 2026: events at universities and schools in Paris and the Île-de-France region
For the 2026 edition of the Fête de la Science, from October 2 to 12, some of Paris's most prestigious schools and universities will open their doors to the public as part of a special program. [Read more]
Open house on environmental health
As part of Science Festival 2026, come meet the public health professionals from the City of Paris who work daily in the Public Health Department on environmental health.
Within the City of Paris’s environmental health laboratories housed at the Georges Eastman Institute, learn how to track down the sources of pollutants around you, identify allergenic trees, or explore the particles in the air and bacteria in our environment with an electron microscope.
Educational workshops, family-friendly games, mini-lectures, and laboratory tours will be offered throughout this special open-day event.
The event is organized by the City of Paris Public Health Department.
Participation requirements :
• Eligible audiences : 6–11 years, 11–15 years, 15–18 years, 18–25 years, 25 years and up
• Conditions : Free admission
Hours: Saturday, October 3 — 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tours of Environmental Health Laboratories
On the occasion of the 2026 Science Festival, the City of Paris Public Health Department invites you to tour the environmental health laboratories housed in the former George Eastman Dental Institute, facing Choisy Park.
Led by the lab technicians and engineers, you will discover the activities and scientific instruments used to monitor the various determinants of health in Paris.
30-minute visits by appointment at reception.
On the programme:
Chemical pollutants laboratory
Laboratory of microorganisms and allergens
Asbestos, fibres and particles laboratory
Participation requirements :
• Target audiences : 6–11 years, 11–15 years, 15–18 years, 18–25 years, 25 years and up
• Conditions : Free admission
Hours: Saturday, October 3 — 11:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Games and activities for environmental health
During Science Festival 2026, all day long, activity stands invite you to discover the behind-the-scenes world of environmental health laboratories while having fun.
Stand - Chemical Pollutants
The hunt for pollutants is on! Like any enclosed environment, our homes can harbor chemical pollutants in the air we breathe. But how do you track them down and get rid of them? The Paris City Health Environmental Laboratories Service invites families to play together and become ambassadors for good indoor air quality.
Stand - Food Hygiene
What are the essential habits to ensure daily food safety? Learn how to best prepare dishes hot or cold, how to preserve fragile foods, and how to organize your fridge. These practical tips aim to minimize the growth of unwanted germs. Get to know their growth conditions and learn basic food hygiene rules through interactive play.
Stand - Indoor Environment
Did you know we spend more than 80% of our time in indoor spaces? Home, work, classroom, commuting—these are all places where the air we breathe can affect our health. Meet indoor air quality experts and learn how to create a healthy environment for you and your loved ones.
Stand - Asbestos and Particles
Forbidden since 1997, asbestos was used up to that date in many fire-protection materials and products, as insulation, or for its mechanical and rot-proof properties. Today it’s replaced by other fibrous materials like insulation wools, yet it remains present in many buildings. What are its health effects? What precautions should you take? Meet scientists from the Environmental Health Laboratories Service for some educational games that help you better understand asbestos and other fibers in our environment.
Stand - One Health
Did you know that the health of living beings and ecosystems is closely linked? The concept of "One Health" encourages a holistic approach to promote health for humans, animals, and ecosystems, taking into account the complex interconnections among them. In Paris, disease-carrying species like mosquitoes and bedbugs are part of our ecosystem. Do you really know them? Learn to identify them and adopt the right daily practices to limit their spread while getting to know them better.
Stand - Health-Promoting Urban Planning
The links between health/well-being and neighborhood design are well established. Health-promoting urban planning (UFS) is an approach that considers health determinants at the territorial level (a neighborhood). But which determinants can be influenced, and how does Paris incorporate them across its different districts? With the help of an interactive map, come play with the people responsible for health impact assessments from the Paris Environmental Health Observatory.
Eligibility requirements:
• Target audiences : 6 - 11 years, 11 - 15 years, 15 - 18 years, 18 - 25 years, 25 years and up
• Conditions : Free admission
Hours: Saturday, October 3 — 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Mini-lectures on environmental health
Short talks to deepen your knowledge
Alongside lab tours and activities, the Directorate of Public Health offers 15-minute mini-conferences on a variety of themes related to the environment and health in Paris. Here is the program for these all-ages sessions taking place throughout the day. Registrations will be taken on-site.
Program in progress...
11:15 a.m.: Legionella and Legionellosis
11:45 a.m.: Indoor air pollutants
12:30 p.m.: Mosquitoes and the tiger mosquito
14:00 p.m.: Environmental health for everyone
14:45 p.m.: Lead and children's health
15:30 p.m.: Asbestos: understanding its nature and uses to protect yourself
16:15 p.m.: Integrating health into Parisian urban development projects
17:00 p.m.: A behind-the-scenes tour of Paris's swimming pools
Participation conditions:
• Target audiences: 11–15, 15–18, 18–25, 25 and up
• Conditions: Free admission
Hours: Saturday, October 3 — 11:15 AM to 5:00 PM
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Dates and Opening Time
On October 3, 2026
Location
Georges Eastman Institute
11 Rue George Eastman
75013 Paris 13
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Prices
Free
Science Festival 2026: events at universities and schools in Paris and the Île-de-France region
