Fête de la Science 2023: not-to-be-missed events in Paris and the Île-de-France region

The Fête de la Science is back in Paris and Île-de-France for an even more exciting 32nd edition! Here's a selection of unusual and fun activities to enjoy from October 6 to 16, 2023.

October is Science Month in France! From October 6 to 16, 2023, libraries, museums, research centers, universities and cultural centers will be offering a wide range of free activities for the whole family. The Fête de la Science is back, and it's back with a vengeance in Paris and many other towns in theÎle-de-France region.

Fête de la Science 2023 in Paris and Ile-de-France, free events to discover
The Fête des Sciences returns from October 6 to 16, 2023 for its 32nd edition! What's it all about? 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 is an annual event that promotes French scientists and their work, opens the doors of various disciplines to youngsters, and reconciles grown-ups with this often misunderstood and unloved field.

To mark the occasion, many educational and scientific sites welcome the general public free of charge, and offer a wide range of activities. Exhibitions, meetings with researchers, conferences and round tables, games, manual workshops, guided tours, shows... The program for this festival is packed, and the days are too short! To help you make your choice, and make the most of this major event, we've selected a few unusual activities for you to enjoy in Paris and the Paris region.