Dive into the heart of discoveries and let innovation surprise you! The 2026 Fête de la Science will run from October 2 to 12 across France, under the theme "Smart Flavors," exploring all forms of intelligence beyond humans—from collective knowledge to artificial intelligence. In Issy-les-Moulineaux, the event offers workshops, talks, guided tours, and hands-on experiences, most of them free.
Issy-les-Moulineaux has a rich scientific and industrial history: the cradle of aviation, the town saw pioneers like Henri Farman make the first flights on the Issy airfield, now transformed into a heliport. In the XXᵉ century, the town became famous for its industries - Gévelot munitions factory, Manufacture des tabacs, Ripolin paints - and for its urban innovations: the IssyGrid project, one of the first smart grids on a neighborhood scale, shows that science, technology and planning are actively combined here.
Why go to Issy-les-Moulineaux during the Fête de la Science 2026? Because it’s a place where the scientific past blends with today’s innovative frontiers, a region that values knowledge, experimentation, and collective intelligence. Moreover, the local accessibility (public transport, nearby facilities) makes participation easy for everyone — families, students, enthusiasts. Issy-les-Moulineaux thus promises not only discoveries but also convivial, inspiring moments, in a setting where the history of science is not a memory but a living dynamic.
The Little Labs: Scientific Flavors
Small experiments using everyday objects to explore science in a playful way. Children observe the results of their actions and answer the scientific questions themselves.
For children aged 7 to 10.
Participation rules:
• Target audience: 6–11 years old
• Requirements: Booking is required
Hours: N/A
Nutrition and Evolution: Navigating Constraints and Desires
Since the emergence of hominids, our diet has continually evolved—and so have we. This conference will explore scenarios for rethinking tomorrow's food to make it tasty, healthy, sustainable, and accessible to everyone.
Followed by a tasting.
Participation conditions:
• Target audiences: 15–18, 18–25, 25 and up
• Requirements: Free admission
Opening hours: N/A
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Dates and Opening Time
From October 2, 2026 to October 12, 2026
