Science Festival 2026: parent-child cooking workshops at the City of Economics

For a successful Fête de la Science, head for the great museums of Paris and the Ile-de-France region! This cultural event offers a host of exceptional activities throughout the Paris region, all free of charge. On the program, families can meet scientists, learn about advances in research and enjoy hundreds of conferences, workshops and other events that put science at the forefront.

Opening in June 2019 after nine years of construction, the Cité de l'économie is Europe's first museum dedicated to the economy. Citéco is housed in theHôtel Gaillard, a neo-Renaissance building dating from the late 19th century that is well worth a visit. From 1922 to 2006, it served as a branch of the Banque de France.

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The 2026 Science Festival program at Citéco – City of the Economy

• Cooking workshop: I eat, therefore I am!

  The City of the Economy invites you to join two family cooking workshops on Saturday, October 10, at 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM (duration: 1 hour 30 minutes), held in the museum’s main hall in partnership with L'École comestible.
  From farm to table, these sessions are designed for a parent-and-child duo. Together you’ll cook while exploring the questions surrounding a more sustainable diet: local circuits, seasonal produce, reducing food waste, and the true cost of what we eat… At the end, it’s time to taste and share the recipes you’ve prepared. A tasty, playful, and convivial moment for the whole family.
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  Participation criteria:
  • Target audiences: 6–11 years, 11–15, 15–18, 18–25, 25 and up
  • Requirements: Booking required

  Schedule: Saturday, October 10 — 2:30 PM–4:00 PM
  Saturday, October 10 — 5:00 PM–6:30 PM

• Visit and Debate: Are Our Purchases Making a World Tour?

  
  Through a participatory tour, explore the challenges of consumption in an increasingly interconnected world. How do free-trade policies shape the way we shop? What are the consequences of economic interdependence? What impact do our choices have on the environment?
  Guided by a facilitator, this visit-and-discussion invites participants to share their viewpoints using the museum’s interactive setups. A conversational experience where dialogue and idea-sharing lie at the heart of discovery, in tune with the season’s theme focused on innovation.

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  Participation requirements:
  • Target audiences: 15–18, 18–25, 25 and over
  • Conditions: Booking required

  Schedule: Saturday, October 10 — 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
  Sunday, October 11 — 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM