Initiated by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research in 1991, the Fête de la Science is celebrating its 34th edition this year! The event, held in a number of French towns and cities, is an opportunity for the general public to discover scientific fields in a convivial atmosphere. On Saturday, October 4, 2025, the École Polytechnique invites you to meet scientists and discover their work, through fun and interactive activities.
This year, the École Polytechnique is pulling out all the stops, with a host of events designed to raise visitors' awareness of science and the progress of research. Founded in 1794 in Palaiseau under the name École centrale des travaux publics , in response to the shortage of engineers and senior executives in France, theÉcole Polytechnique has trained many engineers and military personnel over the past 220 years. Famous graduates include Henri Poincaré (mathematician), Henri Becquerel (physicist), Valéry Giscard d'Estain, Jean Tirole (economist) and André Citroën (industrialist).
Together, let's embark on an "Ocean of Knowledge", where you'll discover fascinating worlds of science, from elementary particles to clouds and beyond!
Explore topics as varied as decoding DNA, solar energy and the life of computer pioneer Alan Turing. Numerous interactive activities await you, encouraging the exchanges that have been at the heart of the Fête de la Science since its inception!
Fête de la Science 2025 in Paris and Ile-de-France: the program of free events
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]
Welcome to École Polytechnique!
On October 4, 2025, join the researchers and staff of the École Polytechnique laboratories for the Fête de la Science.
In partnership with CNRS, Inria and Telecom SudParis, and with the support of the Fondation de l'École Polytechnique, we welcome you to share a moment of curiosity, reflection and wonder.
In keeping with the national theme of the Fête de la Science, "Intelligence(s)", discover several activities based on this concept, in particular that of artificial intelligence. But there's much more to explore, from particle gas pedals to rockets! Chemistry, atmospheric and energy sciences and mathematics are also on the agenda.
Fun activities, laboratory tours, lectures and even an escape-game: there's plenty on offer to encourage discussion.
Enjoy your visit!
Don't forget to register for the events of your choice: places may be limited. A great opportunity to celebrate science in style, again this year!
Dates and Opening Time
On October 4, 2025
Location
École Polytechnique
Route de Saclay
91120 Palaiseau
Prices
Free
Official website
www.ip-paris.fr
Fête de la Science 2025 in Paris and Ile-de-France: the program of free events
