





The astronomical observatory of Bauduen is located far from the city lights, 5 minutes from the village.
Olivier offers different types of services including observation evenings and themed weekends.
Olivier offers different types of services including observation evenings and themed weekends.
1/ Visits to the astronomical installation and observation of the sun.
2/ Evenings discovering the sky with a telescope. Course of the activity: discovery of the constellations with a laser pointer - operation of the telescope - observation of stellar objects and explanations - presentation of the most beautiful photos taken on the site.
3/ "Bed and telescope": evening discovery of the sky, accommodation and breakfasts
4/ Theme weekends: astronomy; photography, geology, hiking.
5/ Astronomy course for children: animations - sun observation, construction of a sky map, projection of photos.
6/ Weekly teenagers internship with full board.
The professional grade, ultra bright telescope is available for superb observations of celestial objects.
The site's telescope was commissioned in 1994 and has been constantly upgraded since then.
Visit of the dome, observation of the sun (duration 1 hour)
Astronomy evening for the public - Laser pointing - Constellation discovery (duration 3 hours)
Astronomy courses for children (theory and practice)
Geological hike (2 walking tours) (duration 2 x 2 hours)
2/ Evenings discovering the sky with a telescope. Course of the activity: discovery of the constellations with a laser pointer - operation of the telescope - observation of stellar objects and explanations - presentation of the most beautiful photos taken on the site.
3/ "Bed and telescope": evening discovery of the sky, accommodation and breakfasts
4/ Theme weekends: astronomy; photography, geology, hiking.
5/ Astronomy course for children: animations - sun observation, construction of a sky map, projection of photos.
6/ Weekly teenagers internship with full board.
The professional grade, ultra bright telescope is available for superb observations of celestial objects.
The site's telescope was commissioned in 1994 and has been constantly upgraded since then.
Visit of the dome, observation of the sun (duration 1 hour)
Astronomy evening for the public - Laser pointing - Constellation discovery (duration 3 hours)
Astronomy courses for children (theory and practice)
Geological hike (2 walking tours) (duration 2 x 2 hours)
Services
Services
Pets welcome
No dangerous animals.
No animals in the astronomical dome.Rates
Rates
Adults: from €20 (* daytime visit and sun observation * €30 astro evening)
Children (aged 6 and over): from €10 (* daytime visit and sun observation * €15 astro evening)
Children's groups (aged 6 and over): from €8 (per child).
Tour of the facility €5 per person
For other activities, please contact the establishment.
Children (aged 6 and over): from €10 (* daytime visit and sun observation * €15 astro evening)
Children's groups (aged 6 and over): from €8 (per child).
Tour of the facility €5 per person
For other activities, please contact the establishment.
All our activities must be booked in advance
For other activities, contact the establishment
For other activities, contact the establishment
Payment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods


Openings
Openings
All year 2025 - Open everyday
Location
Location
Contact Activities at the Astronomical Observatory of Bauduen
- www.observatoire-astronomique-de-bauduen.com
- open all year round
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Lakeside or by stretch of water
- Mountain view
- Village 2 km away
- Waterside