five astronomical activities to do with the family around Paris

Observe the immensity of the Universe, draw a map of the sky, pretend to be an astronaut on a mission or attend a play: there are a thousand and one ways to let yourself be carried away among the planets. Let's go on a journey to infinity and beyond…

The Bourget Air and Space Museum (Seine-Saint-Denis)

If your children have a dual fascination with planes and rockets, they will be delighted by this museum created one hundred and five years ago, at the beginning of aviation, and located on the historic site of Le Bourget airport. Be careful of neck pain because everything is huge and requires having your nose in the air! A hall dedicated to the conquest of space highlights the first objects put into orbit around the Earth. The rest of the exhibition presents models of the first rocket models and tells the story of man's first steps on the Moon. Enough to feed the often insatiable curiosity of the youngest.

But it is above all Planète Pilote, the space intended for 6-12 year olds, which will allow them to immerse themselves in these two worlds of air and space in a fun way. Future Thomas Pesquets will be able to familiarize themselves with life on board the International Space Station thanks to a simplified reproduction of the places. In wetsuits or on a bicycle, they will think they are astronauts on a mission. The museum site also houses a planetarium where films on the constellations or the Solar System are shown for children over 6 years old. Finally, for families with toddlers, the Cocon, a space for children under 4 years old, allows you to take a breather.

The City of Sciences and Industry (Paris 19^e)

The permanent exhibition “Space Mission” offered by the Cité des sciences et de l’industrie is a rich and scholarly journey through the history of planetary exploration. Divided into five thematic parts: exploration, travel, transit, stay and questioning, this exhibition guides curious minds towards unknown territories. In one hour of visit and without leaving the 19^e district of the capital, little visitors can set foot on the lunar soil, witness the takeoff of a rocket or closely observe a space suit, a real shell of the astronaut protecting him from radiation or extreme temperatures. If the exhibition is aimed at children aged at least 8 years old, the youngest can nourish their imagination thanks to the models and the relevant and offbeat videos which punctuate the thousand square meters of the exhibition.

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