The Philippe le Bon Tower in the stars – Evening tour of the Astronomy Room
Let's take off from the Philippe le Bon Tower (it looks like a rocket, doesn't it?) for a journey through both space and time.
It's a dream come true: observing the planets through an ancient telescope from the tower's terrace, just as it was used in the 18th century when it was one of Europe's most important observatories.
We begin the tour at sunset (from the terrace!). Then Mr. de Lalande, the greatest French astronomer of the time, takes you back to the Astronomy Room to explain its history (in costume). And we go back up to the terrace to observe the craters of the Moon and the planets of the moment, clearly visible even with the lights of the city. You can even learn how to recognize the constellations, using more modern methods than in the 18th century!
A magical and fascinating experience.
The tour is not recommended for pregnant women and people with limited mobility (316 steps).
It's a dream come true: observing the planets through an ancient telescope from the tower's terrace, just as it was used in the 18th century when it was one of Europe's most important observatories.
We begin the tour at sunset (from the terrace!). Then Mr. de Lalande, the greatest French astronomer of the time, takes you back to the Astronomy Room to explain its history (in costume). And we go back up to the terrace to observe the craters of the Moon and the planets of the moment, clearly visible even with the lights of the city. You can even learn how to recognize the constellations, using more modern methods than in the 18th century!
A magical and fascinating experience.
The tour is not recommended for pregnant women and people with limited mobility (316 steps).