Fête de la Science Val-de-Marne
Science and curiosity for everyone in Val-de-Marne
About Fête de la Science 94
The Fête de la Science in Val-de-Marne
Every October, Val-de-Marne participates in the Fête de la Science, a national event created in 1991 to promote scientific culture to the general public. The department, rich in higher education institutions, research laboratories, and cultural facilities, offers a particularly conducive setting for this event which seeks to bring the world of science closer to everyday life.
A department rooted in research and innovation
Val-de-Marne hosts numerous scientific and university institutions that actively participate in the Fête de la Science:
- Université Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC) with its laboratories open to the public
- The Henri-Mondor University Hospital Center and its medical research teams
- The Grandes Écoles and scientific training institutes in the department
- Innovative companies in the Val-de-Marne technology sector
Events offered
The Fête de la Science in Val-de-Marne offers a dense and varied program:
- Science Village with experimentation stands for families
- Conferences by researchers on current scientific topics
- Guided tours of laboratories and research facilities
- Practical workshops for children and adults: chemistry, physics, biology, digital
- Traveling science exhibitions in the department's media libraries
Science for all
The Fête de la Science in Val-de-Marne is resolutely focused on inclusivity. Formats adapted for very young children (from 3 years old), schoolchildren, and adults of all levels allow everyone to participate according to their desires and skills. Translations and specific mediation are offered for non-French-speaking audiences, who are very present in this multicultural department.
The national theme and its local adaptation
Each edition of the Fête de la Science is placed under a national theme that guides the proposals of scientific and cultural actors. In Val-de-Marne, this theme is adapted through the prism of local realities: urban environment, health, digital technology, and social innovation are particularly developed angles linked to the specificities of the departmental territory.
Fête de la Science 94 — edition 2026
The Fête de la Science 2026 in Val-de-Marne takes place from October 2 to 12, 2026, as part of the 36th national edition, themed "Savory Flavors" (science, cooking, taste, and food). Science villages, workshops, conferences, and laboratory visits are offered free of charge throughout the department. The detailed program by site will be published at the start of the academic year on fetedelascience.fr.
2026 Edition — October 2 to 12
The Fête de la Science returns to Val-de-Marne from October 2 to 12, 2026, for its 36th national edition. This year's theme, "Savory Flavors," explores the links between science, cooking, taste, and food, through an interactive and friendly program.
As every autumn, the department hosts science villages, practical workshops for all ages, researcher conferences, and laboratory visits, most of which are free. Université Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC) and Exploradôme de Vitry-sur-Seine are among the major participants in the event in the region.
The detailed program by municipality and by site will be published online at the start of the academic year on the official Fête de la Science website (fetedelascience.fr) as well as on the agenda of the Conseil départemental du Val-de-Marne.
Prices Fête de la Science 94 2026
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Locations
Numerous sites throughout Val-de-Marne (94): university, media libraries, museums, laboratories open to the public.
Access
Varies by site. Consult the program on the Fête de la Science website or the Val-de-Marne Departmental Council website.
Dates
Generally in October, lasting one to two weeks.
Admission
Most events are free and open to all.
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Where does it take place — Fête de la Science 94
Université, médiathèques et espaces scientifiques du Val-de-Marne
Tout le département, 94000 Créteil