Look up at the stars and discover the constellations and wonders of the universe through the Observatory's telescopes and planetarium.
Whether you're an enthusiast or just curious, Frederic Charfi and his team will take you on a journey through the universe, explaining the basics of astronomy to you.
Throughout the year, the Observatory offers activities open to the public:
> Our "La Tête dans les Etoiles" evenings, where you can discover the wonders of our Universe with the naked eye and through our telescopes and astronomical telescopes.
> Planetarium sessions for the general public.
> Our "Solar Observation" mornings with instruments to discover our star, the Sun, and how it works.
> Astronomy courses for adults and children.
You can also take part in our "Astrophotography" evenings, which will delight all photo enthusiasts, as well as our "Learn to use a telescope" evenings!
See the program at https://www.observatoiredevaison.com/
Minimum group size 6 people.
Throughout the year, the Observatory offers activities open to the public:
> Our "La Tête dans les Etoiles" evenings, where you can discover the wonders of our Universe with the naked eye and through our telescopes and astronomical telescopes.
> Planetarium sessions for the general public.
> Our "Solar Observation" mornings with instruments to discover our star, the Sun, and how it works.
> Astronomy courses for adults and children.
You can also take part in our "Astrophotography" evenings, which will delight all photo enthusiasts, as well as our "Learn to use a telescope" evenings!
See the program at https://www.observatoiredevaison.com/
Minimum group size 6 people.
Accessibility
Accessibility
Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
Rates
Rates
From 1 March 2026 to 31 December 2026
From 1 March 2026 to 31 December 2026
One priceAstronomy courses for adults and children
From €120.00
Adult10€ : "Solar Observation" rate
15€ : "Head in the Stars" evening rate
15€ : "Head in the Stars" evening rate
From €10.00 to €15.00
Child5€ : "Solar Observation" rate
10€ : "Head in the Stars" evening rate
10€ : "Head in the Stars" evening rate
From €5.00 to €10.00
Payment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods
Check
Cash
Bank/credit card
Online paymentGroups (Max capacity)
Groups (Max capacity)
- 30 Maximum number of people
Openings
Openings
From 1 March 2026 until 31 December 2026
From 1 March 2026 until 31 December 2026
Monday
10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 18:00
Thursday
10:00 - 18:00
Friday
10:00 - 18:00
Saturday
10:00 - 18:00
Sunday
10:00 - 18:00
The opening hours correspond to our permanent presence at the observatory. They do not take into account the times of observation evenings specifically mentioned in our website diary!
Location
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- In the country
Access
Access
- 4 km from downtown
