Ready to live a unique experience ? how about going to the stars, nestled in an observatory in Paris ?

First step in the Sorbonne observatory

For astronomy enthusiasts who are passing through Paris, a visit to the Sorbonne observatory is simply a must. Rich in discovery, the site visit is strongly recommended to the curious and to neophytes. For a first visit to the Sorbonne observatory, go to the optical workshop to try to learn more about the very history of this former observatory. The visit can then continue inside the dome of the observatory. On site, visitors will have the chance to contemplate the beauty of a wooden dome, embellished with metal chains. The frame is just perfect and in every nook it is still possible to find team machinery like the large 153mm diameter bezel which dates from 1935.

Unique experience in the Sorbonne observatory

When visiting the observatory, the more curious can use the large telescope to admire the moon and the stars. Those who are more fortunate may even stumble upon Jupiter. If you don’t want to use period machinery, from the balcony of the Sorbonne observatory, with the naked eye or with a binocular, you could still admire the Eiffel Tower and all of Paris in all its splendor.

How to visit the Sorbonne observatory? The visit of this former observatory of Paris is generally done in groups of 5 or 6 people and is organized by the Astronomical Society of France.

For a visit, it is therefore necessary to reserve the tickets.

Useful information • Address: 17, rue de la Sorbonne – 75005 Paris • Telephone contact: + (33) 01 42 24 13 74 • Prices: 15 euros per person • Visit: by reservation • Website: http://saf-astronomie.fr/observations/