Fête de la Science 2025: discover the secrets of Paris's sewers

Published by Margot de Sortiraparis, Cécile de Sortiraparis · Photos by Lucas de Sortiraparis · Updated on September 15, 2025 at 07:14 p.m. · Published on September 12, 2024 at 02:42 p.m.
From October 3 to 13, 2025, the Fête de la Science is in full swing in Paris and the Île-de-France region: to find out everything there is to know about the underside of Paris, visit the Sewer Museum!

The Fête de la Science is an annual event designed to promote scientific culture to the general public. Created in 1991 by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research, it enables researchers, institutions and science enthusiasts to share their knowledge through events, exhibitions, conferences and interactive workshops. Every year in October, young and old are invited to discover scientific and technological advances, and to exchange ideas with professionals.

Museums, laboratories and universities open their doors to offer a variety of activities. Conferences are organized at major institutions, along with guided tours, scientific workshops for children and open-air demonstrations.

The Musée des Égouts de Paris is a unique place to discover the history and workings of the Parisian sewers. Located beneath the Pont de l'Alma, this museum tells the story of how, since the Middle Ages, the city has developed a sewerage system to evacuate its wastewater. Today, it's still possible to explore part of the underground network, understand the challenges of such an infrastructure and see first-hand the innovations that have enabled Paris to manage its water in a modern, efficient way.

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The Fête de la Science is back from October 3 to 13, 2025 for its 34th edition! The idea? A week dedicated to scientific culture, with numerous free events all over France. Experiments, shows, open houses, visits and a host of workshops, open to all and adapted to children, await you in the four corners of Paris and the Île-de-France region! [Read more]

The Fête de la Science 2025 program at the Paris Sewer Museum:

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Dates and Opening Time
On October 12, 2025

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    Pont de l'Alma
    75007 Paris 7

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