Found 30 years ago, the Chauvet Cave holds ancient artifacts from the Paleolithic era.
Step into a scientist's role to understand how they uncover these untouched relics.
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Cité des sciences et de l'industrie: Entry Ticket
- Access to the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie
- Access to temporary exhibitions subject to availability onsite
- Access to the Planetarium, the Argonaute and the exhibitions Métamorphoses and Danser. You will need to book a free timeslot onsite upon arrival (within the limit of places available)
What's on
Space mission (Until 31 December 2025)
Dance (Until 28 June 2026)
Metamorphoses (Until 5 January 2025)
Olivia Guige (Until 3 November 2024)
The Chauvet Cave: A Scientific Adventure (Until 11 May 2025)
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Cité des sciences et de l'industrie
Paris's Cité des sciences et de l'industrie is the biggest science museum in Europe. Surrounded by a big green park, this science and tech center has a number of scientific attractions. Highlights include an IMAX theater, a planetarium, and the decommissioned submarine Argonaute.
Opening hours
Friday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
Saturday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
Sunday | 09:30 - 19:00 |
Monday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
Tuesday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
Wednesday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
Thursday | 09:30 - 18:00 |