Fleurance Astronomy Festival
The largest astronomy festival in France
About Astro Fleurance
The Fleurance Astronomy Festival is the largest gathering dedicated to astronomy and science in France. Founded in 1991, it hosts over 50 renowned scientists and researchers each summer for a week in early August for conferences, courses, workshops, and sky observation evenings. The festival offers 11 events per day and attracts enthusiasts of all ages and levels to the heart of the Gers.
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Fleurance Astronomy Festival: Stars Within Reach
The Fleurance Astronomy Festival is the largest public astronomy event in France. Since 1991, it has transformed this small town in the Gers into the capital of astronomy each summer, welcoming thousands of curious individuals to observe the stars and meet leading scientists.
An Exceptional Scientific Program
For a week in early August, the festival offers 11 events per day: conferences, courses, workshops, screenings, and night observations. Over 50 renowned scientists and researchers lead these events, covering all fields of astronomy, from cosmology to space exploration, including astrobiology.
Events for Everyone
The festival is aimed at all audiences, from beginners to advanced learners. The Science Marathon offers various talks around a common theme. The "New Lights" series features conferences led by young PhD students. The Astro-Kids Festival is dedicated to children and teenagers.
Sky Observation
Every evening, observation sessions are organized with professional telescopes, allowing attendees to contemplate planets, nebulae, and galaxies in the clear Gers sky, far from the light pollution of big cities.
Astro Fleurance — edition 2026
36th edition of the Fleurance Astronomy Festival in summer 2026. Conferences, workshops, and sky observations in the heart of the Gers.
Astronomy Festival — 2026 Edition
The 36th edition will be held from July 31st to August 7th, 2026, in Fleurance.
Highlights Astro Fleurance 2026
- 36th edition
- Summer 2026 in Fleurance
Prices Astro Fleurance 2026
Practical information — Astro Fleurance
Access
Fleurance is located in the Gers, about 1 hour 30 minutes from Toulouse via the N21. Free parking near the festival venues.
Prices
Week pass available. Some conferences are free. Reduced rates for young people and students.
Accommodation
Accommodation available in Fleurance and surrounding areas. Camping possible. Reservations recommended.
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Divers lieux à Fleurance
Fleurance, 32500 Fleurance