Cité de l'Espace, Toulouse Travel Guide

Venture into the cosmos at the Cité de l'Espace, a leading European science center dedicated to space and astronomy. Located on the outskirts of Toulouse, the space city has been inspiring visitors since 1997. Explore interactive exhibits spanning 4,000 m² and wander through 4-hectare gardens featuring life-sized spacecraft.Marvel at full-scale models of the Ariane 5 rocket (53 meters high), the Soyuz spacecraft, and the Mir space station, offering a glimpse into the hardware of space exploration. Experience the thrill of space travel with interactive displays, a planetarium, and an IMAX cinema. The planetarium utilizes immersive technology to showcase the solar system.Engage with exhibits detailing the history of space exploration, the conditions of living in space, and the technologies used for meteorology, telecommunications, and Earth observation. Don't miss the Martian Terrace, where you can witness demonstrations of rovers exploring the Red Planet. For younger visitors, the Cité des Petits offers a dedicated space for children aged 4 to 8 to train as astronauts and engineers. A highlight is LuneXplorer, a realistic experience that simulates a mission to the moon.