Brazil
Argentina
Chile
Colombia
Peru
Uruguay
Germany
Belgium
Spain
Greece
the Netherlands
Ireland
Italy
Portugal
the United Kingdom
Switzerland
Theme park · Toulouse, Occitânia
Cité de l'espace
Science park dedicated to space, with a replica of the Ariane 5 rocket, a model of the Mir station, a planetarium and exhibitions on astronomy.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Discover
About Cité de l'espace
Cité de l'espace is a science centre about space and space exploration, opened in 1997 east of Toulouse. The choice of the city is no accident: Toulouse hosts many companies and agencies in the European aerospace sector.
In the garden there are full-size exhibits, such as the 53-metre replica of the Ariane 5 rocket, a Soyuz capsule and other vehicles and satellites. Inside, the engineering mock-up of the Mir space station, with original equipment, shows how astronauts lived in orbit.
The exhibitions cover the Moon, Mars, the Solar System and Earth observation, with lunar rocks and meteorites. There is a planetarium, an IMAX cinema and scheduled activities throughout the day.
It's an outing that appeals to both children and adults and takes up much of the day.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From half a day to a full day.
Best time
Arrive at opening to see the planetarium and IMAX sessions without rushing. French school holidays are busier; check times on the website.
How to get there
It's about 6 km east of the centre. You can get there by Tisséo city bus from the metro, or by car, with parking on site.
Tip
On arrival, plan your route around the scheduled sessions (planetarium, IMAX and shows) and slot the exhibitions in between.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Cité de l'espace
Is the Cité de l'espace good for children?
Yes, it has interactive exhibits, full-scale machines and activities for various ages.
How much time should you allow?
From half a day to a full day, depending on interest and planetarium/IMAX sessions.
Do you need a car to get there?
Not necessarily. There are city buses from the metro; by car there is parking on site.