Its 8m hemispherical dome makes it stand out.
There is a nearby park with star gazing games for young children. Thanks to state-of-the-art equipment, the Planetarium reveals to stargazers the heavenly skies in 3-D. 90,000 stars in their actual positions.
Planets and their moons as seen – or to be seen – over a 100,000 year period from the earth and beyond…
Live sessions, with commentary by a scientific mediator, are only in French. Some sessions are films available in several languages.
The sessions are aimed at specific age groups: sessions for children (3-4 years old/4-8 years old/6-10 years old) and sessions for teenagers/adults (accessible from 8 or 12 years old, depending on the topic).
Access to the sessions is strictly prohibited for children under 3 years old.
Nantes is transforming
Nantes has been getting a major makeover since 2024.
The city is currently undergoing extensive public works, particularly around Île de Nantes (Quai de la Fosse and the Pont Anne-de-Bretagne bridge). Tram Line 1 will be temporarily suspended from mid-June to late August 2026. The city centre and Parc des Chantiers – Machines de l’Île will remain accessible, thanks to replacement buses and to the pedestrian and cycling routes that will continue to be open. Park-and-ride facilities are available to drivers.
For further information
8, Rue des Acadiens 44100 Nantes
How to get there?
Public transport: Lechat, Salorges, Lusançay, Carrière Misery
Self-service bicycles: Station Naolib Vélo libre-service Garennes (n°106), Station Naolib Vélo libre-service Carrière misery (n°28), Station Naolib Vélo libre-service Antilles (n°104), Station Naolib Vélo libre-service Hangar à bananes (n°105)
Exceptional closure from 1 September to 3 October.
Closed on 1 January, 1 May, 1 November and 25 December
Free for PASS Nantes holders
Book PASS Nantes
Pass Nantes holders : booking required on the +332 40 73 99 23
Full price: €7
Reduced rate : 3 € (under 18s, students, jobseekers, Cezam card holders, Loisirs card holders, Carte blanche card holders, disabled public).
Accessible to all, with or without disabilities.