Located in the metropolis of Lyon, the Planetarium de Vaulx en Velin is a planetarium filled with exciting astronomy exhibitions, interactive attractions, and workshop programs for visitors of all ages. There's much to see and do, including sitting in on an astronomy session, visiting one of the astrophysics exhibitions, listening to a lecture (for ages 8 upward), or participating in a course to learn more about outer space. Answering questions such as how the Earth originated and how the sun came into existence, visitors of all ages will find exciting and adventurous new ways to explore the universe through the planetarium.

Place de la Nation, 69120 Vaulx-en-Velin, France, website, Phone: +334-7879-5013

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